SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 17Protective provisions
Part 3Protection of land drainage, flood defence, water resources and fisheries
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1
Any dispute arising between the nominated undertaker and the Agency under this Part shall be determined by arbitration if—
a
the parties agree, or
b
the dispute relates to the amount of any sum payable under this Part,
but shall otherwise by determined by a person appointed by the appropriate Ministers.
2
Any person appointed by the appropriate Ministers under sub-paragraph (1) shall, in determining any dispute arising under this Part, have regard to such matters as may be specified by the appropriate Ministers on making the appointment.
3
In this paragraph the reference to the appropriate Ministers is to the Secretary of State for Transport and the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs acting jointly.