
1 

(1) The title of this Order is the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2025.
(2) In this Order, “the Act” means the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024.
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The following provisions of the Act come into force on 31 July 2025—
(a) section 16 (local authority air quality reviews);
(b) section 17 (action plans in relation to air quality management areas);
(c) section 18 (Welsh Ministers’ powers of direction);
(d) section 19 (regulation of smoke and fuel in smoke control areas);
(e) section 20 (guidance for local authorities in relation to smoke control areas);
(f) section 21 (further provision relating to smoke control);
(g) Schedule 1 (smoke control).
Huw Irranca-Davies
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, one of the Welsh Ministers
29 July 2025