SCHEDULE 13 Order Relating to Inland Waterways
Consultation
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(1)
In the case of a proposed order under section 104(3) adding to or reducing the waterways in Part I of Schedule 12 to this Act, the Minister shall consult with any organisation appearing to him to represent persons operating, or (in relation to a waterway which is to be added) desiring to operate, commercial freight-carrying vessels on the waterway in respect of which the order is to be made.
(2)
In the case of a proposed order under section 104(3)—
(a)
adding to or reducing the waterways in Part II of that Schedule; or
(b)
removing from Part I without adding to Part II thereof a waterway which is to a substantial extent used by cruising craft,
the Minister shall consult with the Inland Waterways Amenity Advisory Council, consultation in a case within paragraph (b) above being limited to the effect of the proposed order on such use as is mentioned in that paragraph.
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In the case of a proposed order under section 105(3)—
(a)
in respect of a commercial waterway or any part thereof, the Minister shall consult—
(i)
with any organisation appearing to him to represent persons operating commercial freight-carrying vessels on that waterway or part; and
(ii)
if the waterway or part is to a substantial extent used by cruising craft, with the said Council as to the effect of the proposed order on such use as aforesaid;
(b)
in respect of a cruising waterway or any part thereof, the Minister shall consult with the said Council.
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In the case of a proposed order under section 112 in respect of a canal or part of a canal (within the meaning of that section) which appears to the Minister to be used to a significant extent for the purpose of navigation, the Minister shall consult with any organisation appearing to him to represent persons using it as aforesaid.