C1C2C3 Part III WATER SUPPLY

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1

Part III: definition of "consumer" applied (01.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 176(7), 225(2).

C2

Part III: definition of "water fittings" applied (01.12.1991) by Statutory Water Companies Act 1991 (c. 58, SIF 130), ss. 15(1), 17(2).

chapter I GENERAL DUTIES OF WATER UNDERTAKERS

37AAF1F2Water resources management plans for England: resilience

1

The Secretary of State may give a direction about the basis on which a water resources management plan for England is to be prepared.

2

A direction under this section may be given only where the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so with a view to securing that a water undertaker is able to meet the need for the supply of water to consumers in particular circumstances.

3

A direction under this section may, in particular, require a plan to be prepared on the basis of a specified assumption, including—

a

an assumption as to whether, and how often, specified circumstances are likely to arise;

b

an assumption that a specified power would or would not be exercised by the water undertaker or another person in specified circumstances.

4

Before giving a direction under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the Authority,

b

the Welsh Ministers,

c

each water undertaker to which the direction would apply,

d

the Environment Agency,

e

the NRBW, and

f

such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

5

In this section—

  • “specified” means specified in a direction under this section;

  • “water resources management plan for England” means a water resources management plan prepared by a water undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England.