Part I The Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Chapter II The Scottish Environment Protection Agency
General powers and duties
34 General duties with respect to water.
F1F2(1)
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(2)
Without prejudice to section 32 above, it shall be the duty of SEPA, to such extent as it considers desirable, generally to promote—
(a)
the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of inland and coastal waters and of land associated with such waters; and
(b)
the conservation of flora and fauna which are dependent on an aquatic environment.
F3(3)
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F3(4)
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