What is Environmental Information?

The main statutory duties and responsibilities of the Policing Board are to:

The definition of environmental information is very wide.  It can cover information which may not appear to be environmental at first glance but relates to the environment.

It includes:

  • Information about air, water, soil, land, flora and fauna, energy, noise, waste and emissions
  • Any decisions, measures and activities affecting or likely to affect any of the above
  • Financial and cost benefit analysis used in relation to the above
  • Information about human health and the food chain, built structures and cultural sites

Further information on the Environmental Information Regulations.