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19.—(1) A lead local flood authority must prepare in relation to each relevant flood risk area—
(a)a flood hazard map, and
(b)a flood risk map.
(2) “Relevant flood risk area” means—
(a)the flood risk area identified by the lead local flood authority under regulation 14(1), or
(b)if a referral is made to the Minister, the flood risk area determined by the Minister under regulation 14(6).
(3) A lead local authority is not required to include in the maps that it prepares information about flooding from a source mentioned in regulation 18(1)(a) unless the authority thinks that it may affect flooding from another source.
(4) The Environment Agency—
(a)must review flood hazard maps and flood risk maps prepared under this regulation, and
(b)may recommend modifications.
(5) Following a review, a lead local flood authority may revise its flood hazard map or flood risk map.
(6) The Agency’s power to require information under regulation 36 includes power to require a lead local flood authority to provide a flood hazard map or a flood risk map by a specified date.
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