Protection of the Environment Act 2003

Reckoning of certain periods.

37.—The following section is inserted after section 42 of the Act of 1996:

“Calculation of appropriate period and other time limits over holidays.

42A.—When calculating the appropriate period (within the meaning of section 42) or any other time limit under this Act or in any regulations made under this Act, the period between the 24th day of December and the 1st day of January, both days inclusive, shall be disregarded.”.