447.—(1) Section 232 is amended as follows.E+W
(2) In subsection (1), for “the Environment Agency” substitute “ the appropriate agency ”.
(3) In subsection (5)—
(a)for “the Environment Agency”, in each place where it occurs, substitute “ the appropriate agency ”;
(b)in paragraphs (h)(iii) and (j), for “the Agency” substitute “ the appropriate agency ”.
(4) In subsection (8), in the appropriate place insert—
““appropriate agency” means—
(a)the Environment Agency, otherwise than in relation to Wales, and
(b)the Natural Resources Body for Wales, in relation to Wales;”.