PART 2Delegation of functions

Delegation of functions by the Environment Agency

3.—(1) The Public Bodies Act 2011(1) is amended as follows.

(2) In section 26(1), omit “non-devolved”.

(3) In section 36(1), in the definition of “cross-border operator”, before paragraph (a) insert—

(za)the Natural Resources Body for Wales,.

Delegation of functions by the Forestry Commissioners

4.—(1) The Forestry Commissioners may make arrangements with the Natural Resources Body for Wales for that Body to exercise a function of the Commissioners.

(2) Arrangements under paragraph (1) may be made only in relation to land in England that—

(a)has been placed, or is treated as having been placed, at the disposal of the Commissioners under the 1967 Act, and

(b)adjoins, or is adjacent to, Wales.