The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016

Insertion of regulations 66A and 66B

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22.  After regulation 66 insert—

Consultation in relation to works affecting flood and coastal erosion risks

66A.(1) Before exercising a function relating to a flood risk activity which may affect a flood or coastal erosion risk (within the meaning of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010(1)in Wales, the Agency must consult the NRBW.

(2) Before exercising a function relating to a flood risk activity which may affect a flood or coastal erosion risk in England, the NRBW must consult the Agency.

Functions with respect to flood risk activities

66B.  In exercising any function under these Regulations that relates to a flood risk activity, the appropriate agency must have due regard to the interests of fisheries, including sea fisheries..