Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 20 E+W+S Delegation of appellate functions of the Secretary of State

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 20 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (4.5.2000) by S.I. 2000/1043, reg. 8

Sch. 20 applied (S.) (8.5.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/95, reg. 8

Powers of appointed person E+W+S

3 E+W+S Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, an appointed person shall, in relation to any appeal, matter or question to which his appointment relates, have the same powers and duties as the Secretary of State, other than—

(a) any function of making regulations;

(b) any function of holding an inquiry or other hearing or of causing an inquiry or other hearing to be held; or

(c) any function of appointing a person for the purpose—

(i) of enabling persons to appear before and be heard by the person so appointed; or

(ii) of referring any question or matter to that person.