Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR)
Under FOIA 2000 Part II Section 39 environmental information will be dealt with under EIR2004. These are similar to the Freedom of Information Act but are limited specifically to information regarding the environment.
The EIR grant a right for any person to request access to environmental information held by public authorities and for public authorities to take steps to proactively make environmental information available to the public.
The EIR interpret 'environmental information' widely, with the scope to include information such as health and safety policies or details about recycling.
In certain circumstances charges may apply. These charges will be in accordance with regulations 8 of the Environmental Information Regulations or other enactments.
In addition, for any requests made under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, any charges for staff time will be at £25 per hour (any charges for VAT are in addition to this).
If a charge is made, we will let you know.
Confirmation of payment due and how to pay will be given before the information is provided. Payment may be requested prior to provision of the information. A schedule of fees is published towards the end of our Budget Book
Our current photocopying charges are
- A4: 30 pence per page
- A3: 40 pence per page
Please submit your request using the Freedom of Information request form
Submit a Freedom of information request
If you are not satisfied with this response, and wish to complain, please refer to our Environmental Information Regulations internal review process.
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