Air Pollution Act 1987

Regulations in relation to fuel.

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53. (1) The F40[Minister following such consultation with the Agency as he or she considers necessary], for the purpose of preventing or limiting air pollution, may make regulations in relation to—

(a) the standard, specification, composition and contents of any fuel of a type which is used in mechanically propelled vehicles or in mechanically propelled vehicles of a particular class or description or mechanically propelled vehicles in a particular area or a particular class of areas;

(b) the standard, specification, composition and contents of any type of fuel which is burnt in fireplaces or in fireplaces of a particular class or description or in fireplaces in a particular area or particular class of areas;

(c) the production, treatment, importation, F40[placing on the market, distribution, storage or sale] of fuel of any type or description;

F41[(ca) the requirement for a specified person or persons of a class carrying on a specified fuel activity or class of fuel activity to register on the fuels register;]

(d) the burning, or the prohibition of burning, in fireplaces, or in fireplaces of a particular class or description of a fuel, or of a fuel which does not comply with such requirements as may be specified;

(e) the use, or the prohibition of the use, in mechanically propelled vehicles, or in mechanically propelled vehicles of a particular class or description of a fuel, or of a fuel which does not comply with such requirements as may be specified.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations under this section may—

(a) prohibit the F42[sale, distribution, storage, use] or burning of a fuel which does not conform with such standards as may be specified either generally or in a specified area or class of areas;

(b) specify different standards in relation to different fuels;

(c) specify the tests which shall be conducted to establish whether a fuel complies with the provisions of regulations made under this section;

(d) provide for exemption in such circumstances or in such cases as may be specified from all or any of the provisions of the regulations;

(e) require that specified information in relation to fuels be displayed at such places and in such a manner as may be specified;

(f) provide for the enforcement of the regulations (or of any provision thereof) by persons specified in the regulations and provide for the powers of such persons and any person authorised by such persons;

(g) provide for the issue of certificates by such persons as may be specified;

(h) provide for the keeping of records by specified persons and for the examination of such records;

(i) provide for the examination of such premises, records and vehicles as may be specified and for the requirements that may be made of the owner or other person in charge of premises, records or vehicles so specified for the purpose of such examination;

(j) provide for the taking of samples of fuels at specified premises or from specified vehicles;

(k) provide for the colouring of different fuels to be used in different mechanically propelled vehicles or classes of mechanically propelled vehicles;

(l) provide that any certificate or other evidence given or to be given in respect of any test, examination or analysis of any sample taken or conducted pursuant to the regulations shall be evidence, without further proof, of the result of the test, examination or analysis, until the contrary is shown.

F43[(3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1)(ca), regulations relating to the fuels register may

(a) prohibit the carrying on of a specified fuel activity or class of fuel activity by a specified person or person of a class unless the person is registered on the fuels register;

(b) specify conditions to be satisfied by a specified person or person falling within a class of persons carrying on a specified fuel activity before being entered on the fuels register including conditions relating to—

(i) the information to be furnished to the Agency,

(ii) the nature, scale or location of the fuel activity being carried on, and

(iii) the suitability for purpose of premises or vehicle where specified fuel activity is carried on,

(c) provide for the fee to accompany an application under section 22A(2) to be entered on the fuels register, and

(d) provide for conditions attaching to continued registration on the fuels register including conditions relating to—

(i) the period of time for which registration shall have effect,

(ii) the nature, scale or location of the fuel activity to which the registration relates,

(iii) the notification of the Agency of any change to the nature, scale or location of fuel activity being carried on or to the premises or vehicle concerned, and

(iv) the display of the registration number issued by the Agency under section 22E or other information or its production to specified persons.]

Annotations:

Amendments:

F40

Substituted (31.08.2015) by Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 (29/2015), s. 26(a)(i), (ii), S.I. No. 358 of 2015, art. 2.

F41

Inserted (31.08.2015) by Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 (29/2015), s. 26(a)(iii), S.I. No. 358 of 2015, art. 2.

F42

Substituted (31.08.2015) by Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 (29/2015), s. 26(b), S.I. No. 358 of 2015, art. 2.

F43

Inserted (31.08.2015) by Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 (29/2015), s. 26(c), S.I. No. 358 of 2015, art. 2.

Editorial Notes:

E187

Power pursuant to section exercised (31.10.2022) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 529 of 2022), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E188

Power pursuant to section exercised (27.07.2009) by Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 286 of 2009).

E189

Power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.1997) by  Air Pollution Act 1987 (Petroleum Vapour Emissions) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 375 of 1997), in effect as per reg. 2.

E190

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.09.2020) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 260 of 2020), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.10.2022) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 529 of 2022), reg. 14(f), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E191

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (17.11.2016) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Registration of Fuel Bagging Operators and Suppliers, and Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 571 of 2016), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.10.2022) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 529 of 2022), reg. 14(e), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E192

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (8.03.2016) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 128 of 2016), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.10.2022) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 529 of 2022), reg. 14(d), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E193

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (21.01.2015, 1.06.2015) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 30 of 2015), in effect as per reg. 2(1), (2); revoked (31.10.2022) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 529 of 2022), reg. 14(b), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E194

Power pursuant to section exercised (31.08.2012, 1.05.2012) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 326 of 2012), in effect as per regs. 2, 3; revoked (31.10.2022) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 529 of 2022), reg. 14(a), in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E195

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (23.12.2011) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 714 of 2011); revoked (31.08.2012) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 326 of 2012), reg. 13(f), in effect as per reg. 2.

E196

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (7.06.2011, 1.08.2011) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 270 of 2011), in effect as per reg. 2(1), (2); revoked (31.08.2012) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 326 of 2012), reg. 13(e), in effect as per reg. 2.

E197

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.05.2008) by Sulphur Content of Heavy Fuel Oil, Gas Oil, and Marine Fuels Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 119 of 2008), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (16.06.2014) by European Union (Sulphur Content of Heavy Fuel Oil and Gas Oil) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 273 of 2014), reg. 12(a).

E198

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (15.11.2004) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 713 of 2004), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.08.2012) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 326 of 2012), reg. 13(d), in effect as per reg. 2.

E199

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (10.05.2004) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol and Diesel Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 202 of 2004), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.03.2011) by  European Communities Act, 1972 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol, Diesel Fuels and Gas Oils for use by non-road mobile machinery, including inland waterway vessels, agricultural and forestry tractors, and recreational craft) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 155 of 2011), reg. 19(c), in effect as per reg. 2.

E200

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.01.2004) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol And Diesel Fuels) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 541 of 2003), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.03.2011) by European Communities Act, 1972 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol, Diesel Fuels and Gas Oils for use by non-road mobile machinery, including inland waterway vessels, agricultural and forestry tractors, and recreational craft) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 155 of 2011), reg. 19(b), in effect as per reg. 2.

E201

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.2003) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 111 of 2003), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.08.2012) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 326 of 2012), reg. 13(c), in effect as per reg. 2.

E202

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.06.2001) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol and Diesel Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 234 of 2001), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (1.01.2004) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol And Diesel Fuels) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 541 of 2003), reg. 13(1)(b), in effect as per reg. 2.

E203

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (30.01.2001) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Sulphur Content of Heavy Fuel Oil and Gas Oil) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 13 of 2001), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (1.05.2008) by Sulphur Content of Heavy Fuel Oil, Gas Oil, and Marine Fuels Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 119 of 2008), reg. 16(1), in effect as per reg. 2.

E204

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.2000) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 278 of 2000), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.08.2012) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 326 of 2012), reg. 13(b), in effect as per reg. 2.

E205

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (31.03.2000) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol and Diesel Fuels) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 72 of 2000), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (1.01.2004) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol And Diesel Fuels) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 541 of 2003), reg. 13(2)(b), in effect as per reg. 13(2).

E206

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (30.12.1999) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol and Diesel Fuels) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 407 of 1999), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (31.03.2011) by European Communities Act, 1972 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol, Diesel Fuels and Gas Oils for use by non-road mobile machinery, including inland waterway vessels, agricultural and forestry tractors, and recreational craft) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 155 of 2011), reg. 19(a), in effect as per reg. 2.

E207

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.1998) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 118 of 1998), in effect as per reg. 1(2); revoked (31.08.2012) by Air Pollution Act (Marketing, Sale, Distribution and Burning of Specified Fuels) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 326 of 2012), reg. 13(a), in effect as per reg. 2.

E208

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (13.03.1995) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Cork) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 403 of 1994), in effect as per reg. 1(2); revoked (1.10.1998) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 118 of 1998), reg. 10, in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E209

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.10.1994) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Sulphur Content of Gas Oil) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 256 of 1994), in effect as per reg. 2; revoked (30.01.2001) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Sulphur Content of Heavy Fuel Oil and Gas Oil) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 13 of 2001), reg. 10, in effect as per reg. 2.

E210

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (19.10.1993) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 297 of 1993); revoked (1.10.1998) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 118 of 1998), reg. 10, in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E211

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (18.10.1993) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Cork) Regulations 1993 (S.I. No. 294 of 1993), in effect as per reg. 1(2); revoked (13.02.1995) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) (Cork) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 403 of 1994), reg. 9, in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E212

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.11.1992) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations 1992  (S.I. No. 274 of 1992), in effect as per reg. 1(3); revoked (1.10.1998) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 118 of 1998), reg. 10, in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E213

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.09.1990) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations 1990 (S.I. No. 123 of 1990), in effect as per reg. 1(2); revoked (1.10.1998) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 118 of 1998), reg. 10, in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E214

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.01.1990) by  Air Pollution Act 1987 (Retail Sale of Fuels) Regulations 1989 (S.I. No. 333 of 1989), in effect as per reg. 1(2); revoked (1.09.1990) by Air Pollution Act 1987 (Marketing, Sale and Distribution of Fuels) Regulations 1990 (S.I. No. 123 of 1990), reg. 9, in effect as per reg. 1(2).

E215

Previous affecting provision: power pursuant to section exercised (1.07.1989) by  Air Pollution Act 1987 (Sulphur Content of Gas Oil) Regulations 1989 (S.I. No. 168 of 1989), in effect as per reg. 1(2); revoked (1.10.1994) by Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Sulphur Content of Gas Oil) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 256 of 1994), reg. 6, in effect as per reg. 2.