23.—(1) The [F2appropriate agency] must review each flood hazard map and each flood risk map prepared by it under regulation 18.
(2) Following a review, the [F3appropriate agency] may prepare—
(a)a revised flood hazard map;
(b)a revised flood risk map.
(3) The first review must be completed before 22nd December 2019.
(4) Subsequent reviews must be carried out at intervals of no more than 6 years.
(5) The [F4appropriate agency] must, so far as is reasonably practicable, co-ordinate a review under this regulation with a review of a river basin district under regulation 5(2) of the Water Environment Regulations.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 23 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 345(4) (with Sch. 7)
F2Words in reg. 23(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 345(2) (with Sch. 7)
F3Words in reg. 23(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 345(3) (with Sch. 7)
F4Words in reg. 23(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 345(3) (with Sch. 7)