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21.—(1) A flood risk map is a map showing in relation to each flood risk—
(a)the number of people living in the area who are likely to be affected in the event of flooding,
(b)the type of economic activity likely to be affected in the event of flooding,
(c)any industrial activities in the area that may increase the risk of pollution in the event of flooding,
(d)any relevant protected areas that may be affected in the event of flooding,
(e)any areas of water subject to specified measures or protection for the purpose of maintaining the water quality that may be affected in the event of flooding, and
(f)any other effect on—
(i)human health,
(ii)economic activity, or
(iii)the environment (including cultural heritage).
(2) “Relevant protected area” means an area—
(a)that is a protected area within regulation 8(2)(a) or (b)(ii) or (iv) of the Water Environment Regulations, and
(b)that is registered under regulation 8(1) of those regulations.
(3) The information included in a flood risk map must not be inconsistent with the information included in the river basin management plan for the district.
(4) A lead local flood authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Environment Agency about the form of flood risk maps.
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