PART 3Exempt activities and conditions

Removal of obstruction or danger to navigation25

1

This article applies to a removal activity carried on by or on behalf of—

a

a conservancy authority;

b

a harbour authority;

c

a lighthouse authority; or

d

a navigation authority,

for the purpose of removing anything causing or likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.

2

In paragraph (1)—

  • “conservancy authority” has the meaning given by section 313(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 199516;

  • “navigation authority” means any person having powers under any enactment or statutory order to work or maintain a canal or other inland navigation, including a navigation in tidal water.