The Environment (2021 Act) (Commencement and Saving Provision) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022The Environment (2021 Act) (Commencement and Saving Provision) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022

This Order is the first and only Commencement Order to be made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (“the Department”) under the Environment Act 2021 and brings into operation provisions relating to Northern Ireland devolved matters. Article 2 sets out the appointed days for these provisions coming into operation.