These Regulations amend the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 by inserting a new section (82B) on the control of peat extraction, i.e. the extraction of peat that involves an area of 30 hectares or more. No person shall carry on peat extraction other than in accordance with a licence or revised licence issued under the Act. Some exceptions on this rule are specified. The Environmental Protection Agency shall carry out an environmental impact assessment in respect of an application for a licence for peat extraction or a review of a licence or revised licence to carry on peat extraction, relating to a change or extension of the licensed activity, which is, in the opinion of the Agency, likely to have significant adverse effects on the environment. The Act of 1992, the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 are amended so as to provide for the proper procedures for obtaining a licence.