Environmental Protection Act 1990 (PE884) Our next petition is PE884, from Sandra Clarkson, on behalf of Prestwick marine neighbourhood watch, calling for the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Executive to amend the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to ensure that local authorities keep beaches free of litter and refuse throughout the year.At its meeting on 3 May, the committee agreed to invite the views of the petitioner on the responses from the Scottish Executive, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the Marine Conservation Society, COSLA and South Ayrshire Council.