Water Resources Act 1991

41 Secretary of State’s power to call in applicationsE+W

(1)The Secretary of State may give directions to the [F1Agency] requiring applications for licences under this Chapter to be referred to him, instead of being dealt with by the [F1Agency].

(2)A direction under this section—

(a)may relate either to a particular application or to applications of a class specified in the direction; and

(b)may except from the operation of the direction such classes of applications as may be specified in the direction in such circumstances as may be so specified.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 41 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120, Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3