C1Part VII Land and Works Powers

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Pt. VII (ss. 154-186): Transfer of functions (1.4.1996) to the Agency by 1995 c. 25, s. 2(1)(a)(iv) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

chapter I POWERS OF THE F3APPROPRIATE AGENCY

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F1Restoration and improvement works for controlled waters

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C2161ZBWorks and operations for improving controlled waters

1

 This section applies where it appears to the F2appropriate agency that—

a

the condition of any hydromorphological quality element affecting any controlled waters is unsatisfactory; and

b

it is possible to improve the hydromorphological quality element by carrying out works or operations.

2

For the purposes of this section the condition of a hydromorphological quality element affecting the controlled waters is unsatisfactory if (whether by itself or in combination with other factors) if it is likely to prevent the waters from achieving the applicable environmental objectives.

3

In this section “environmental objectives” and “hydromorphological quality element” have the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive.

4

The F2appropriate agency shall be entitled to carry out works and operations for the purpose of improving the condition of the hydromorphological quality element in question with a view to achieving (or contributing to the achievement of) the applicable environmental objectives.

5

The F2appropriate agency shall be entitled to carry out investigations for the purpose of establishing why the condition of the hydromorphological quality element in question is unsatisfactory.

6

Without prejudice to the power of the F2appropriate agency to carry out those investigations, the powers conferred by subsection (4) shall only be exercisable if it appears to the F2appropriate agency that it is unable to secure that the necessary works or operations are carried out by exercising its powers under section 161 or 161ZA or by serving a works notice on any responsible person.