The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013

  1. Introductory Text

  2. 1.Title, commencement and extent

  3. 2.Interpretation

  4. 3.General functions of the Natural Resources Body for Wales

  5. 4.Modification and transfer of functions, consequential and other provisions

  6. 5.Other modifications of enactments

  7. 6.In any local enactment which is not amended by any...

  8. 7.In any local enactment which is not amended by any...

  9. 8.Abolition of the Countryside Council for Wales

  10. 9.Abolition of advisory committees

  11. 10.Transitional provisions and savings

  12. Signature

    1. SCHEDULE 1

      FUNCTIONS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES BODY FOR WALES

      1. 1.The Establishment Order is amended as follows.

      2. 2.For article 2 substitute— In this Order— “the Body” (“y Corff”) has the meaning...

      3. 3.In article 4(3), omit “(as defined in section 158(1) of...

      4. 4.After article 5 insert— Nature conservation duties (1) The Body must exercise its functions so as to...

      5. 5.Omit articles 6 and 7.

      6. 6.(1) Article 8 is amended as follows.

      7. 7.After article 8 insert— Cooperation with the Environment Agency The Body must cooperate with the Environment Agency, and coordinate...

      8. 8.(1) Article 9(2) is amended as follows.

      9. 9.After article 9 insert— Power to enter into agreements with...

      10. 10.(1) Article 10 is amended as follows.

      11. 11.After article 10 insert— Advice and assistance to others (1) The Body may provide advice or assistance, including training...

      12. 12.In article 11, for paragraphs (2) to (4) substitute—

      13. 13.After article 11 insert— Further provisions about directions (1) A direction under article 11 must be in writing....

      14. 14.At the end of article 12 insert—

      15. 15.After article 12 insert— Power to charge (1) The Body may— (a) charge for work that it...

      16. 16.At the end of article 13 insert—

      17. 17.After article 13 insert— Forestry income (1) The Body must spend all sums which it receives...

      18. 18.After article 15 insert— PART 4 — INFORMATION ABOUT PERMITTING...

      19. 19.(1) The Schedule is amended as follows.

    2. SCHEDULE 2

      ACTS OF PARLIAMENT

      1. PART 1 Public General Acts

        1. 1.Public Health Act 1936 (c. 49)

        2. 2.Statistics of Trade Act 1947 (c. 39)

        3. 3.Coast Protection Act 1949 (c. 74)

        4. 4.(1) Section 2A is amended as follows.

        5. 5.(1) Section 4 is amended as follows.

        6. 6.(1) Section 5 is amended as follows.

        7. 7.In section 8(1), for the words from “carried out, on”...

        8. 8.(1) Section 16(4) is amended as follows.

        9. 9.(1) Section 17 is amended as follows.

        10. 10.In section 45(1)(b), for the words from “including the” to...

        11. 11.(1) Section 47(c) is amended as follows.

        12. 12.(1) Section 49(1) is amended as follows.

        13. 13.(1) In Schedule 1, paragraph 1 is amended as follows....

        14. 14.(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

        15. 15.National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97)

        16. 16.In sections 4A(2) and 15A(1)(c), for “Countryside Council for Wales”...

        17. 17.In section 16, for “Council”, in each place where it...

        18. 18.In section 21(4), for “Council” substitute “Natural Resources Body for...

        19. 19.In section 50A(2), for “Countryside Council for Wales” substitute “Natural...

        20. 20.In section 65(5A), for “Council” substitute “Natural Resources Body for...

        21. 21.In sections 85 and 86A, for “Council”, in each place...

        22. 22.In sections 90(4) and 91(1), for “Council” substitute “Natural Resources...

        23. 23.In section 99(6), for the words from “incurred by” to...

        24. 24.(1) Section 114(1) is amended as follows.

        25. 25.(1) In Schedule 1, paragraph 2 is amended as follows....

        26. 26.Opencast Coal Act 1958 (c. 69)

        27. 27.Public Health Act 1961 (c. 64)

        28. 28.Pipe-lines Act 1962 (c. 58)

        29. 29.Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 (c. 14)

        30. 30.Harbours Act 1964 (c. 40)

        31. 31.In section 58, for the words from “drainage board” to...

        32. 32.In Part 1 of Schedule 3, in paragraph 18(4), in...

        33. 33.Gas Act 1965 (c. 36)

        34. 34.In sections 8(5) and 9(5), for the words from “or...

        35. 35.(1) Section 15 is amended as follows.

        36. 36.(1) Section 17(5) is amended as follows.

        37. 37.(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

        38. 38.(1) Schedule 3 is amended as follows.

        39. 39.(1) In Schedule 4, paragraph 5 is amended as follows....

        40. 40.(1) In Schedule 6, paragraph 2(4) is amended as follows....

        41. 41.Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (c. 57)

        42. 42.Mines (Working Facilities and Support) Act 1966 (c. 4)

        43. 43.Plant Health Act 1967 (c. 8)

        44. 44.Forestry Act 1967 (c. 10)

        45. 45.(1) Section 1 is amended as follows.

        46. 46.(1) Section 3 is amended as follows.

        47. 47.(1) Sections 5(1) and (2) and 6 are amended as...

        48. 48.In section 7, for “Commissioners”, in each place where it...

        49. 49.In section 7A(1), omit “and Wales”.

        50. 50.In section 8(1)(c), for “and in England and Wales” substitute...

        51. 51.In section 8A, for “England and Wales” substitute “England or...

        52. 52.In the heading to Part 2, omit “Commissioners'”.

        53. 53.(1) Section 9 is amended as follows.

        54. 54.(1) Section 10 is amended as follows.

        55. 55.In sections 11 to 13, for “Commissioners”, in each place...

        56. 56.(1) Section 14 is amended as follows.

        57. 57.(1) Section 15 is amended as follows.

        58. 58.(1) Sections 16, 17A and 17B are amended as follows....

        59. 59.In section 18, for “Commissioners”, in each place where it...

        60. 60.(1) Section 19 is amended as follows.

        61. 61.(1) Sections 20 and 21(2) are amended as follows.

        62. 62.In section 22(3), for “Commissioners”, in each place where it...

        63. 63.In section 23(1), for “Commissioners” substitute “appropriate legislative authority”.

        64. 64.(1) Section 24 is amended as follows.

        65. 65.In section 25, for “England and Wales” substitute “England or...

        66. 66.In section 26, for “Commissioners”, in each place where it...

        67. 67.(1) Section 27 is amended as follows.

        68. 68.In section 28, for “Commissioners”, in each place where it...

        69. 69.In section 30(5), for “Commissioners” substitute “appropriate forestry authority”.

        70. 70.(1) Section 32 is amended as follows.

        71. 71.(1) Section 35 is amended as follows.

        72. 72.(1) Section 37 is amended as follows.

        73. 73.(1) Section 38 is amended as follows.

        74. 74.(1) Section 39 is amended as follows.

        75. 75.(1) Section 40(3) is amended as follows.

        76. 76.(1) Section 46 is amended as follows.

        77. 77.(1) Section 48 is amended as follows.

        78. 78.In section 49(1), in the appropriate place insert— “the appropriate...

        79. 79.(1) In Schedule 6, paragraph 4 is amended as follows....

        80. 80.Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)

        81. 81.Agriculture Act 1967 (c. 22)

        82. 82.In section 46(3), for “the Forestry Commission” substitute “the appropriate...

        83. 83.In section 49(3)(c), for “the Forestry Commission”, in each place...

        84. 84.In section 50(3), for paragraph (g) substitute—

        85. 85.In section 52(2)(a), for “the Forestry Commission” substitute “the appropriate...

        86. 86.In section 57(1), in the appropriate place insert— “the appropriate...

        87. 87.Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (c. 84)

        88. 88.Countryside Act 1968 (c. 41)

        89. 89.For the cross-heading before section 1 substitute— The Natural Resources...

        90. 90.Omit section 1.

        91. 91.(1) Section 2 is amended as follows.

        92. 92.In section 4, for “Council”, in each place where it...

        93. 93.(1) Section 8 is amended as follows.

        94. 94.(1) Section 12 is amended as follows.

        95. 95.In sections 13(4), 15 and 15A, for “Council”, in each...

        96. 96.In section 16(7), for the words from “consent of” to...

        97. 97.In section 23, omit subsection (5).

        98. 98.(1) Section 24 is amended as follows.

        99. 99.(1) Section 24A(1) is amended as follows.

        100. 100.In section 37, for “Council” substitute “NRBW”.

        101. 101.(1) Section 38 is amended as follows.

        102. 102.In section 41, for “Council”, in each place where it...

        103. 103.In section 45(1), for “Council” substitute “NRBW”.

        104. 104.Omit section 46(2).

        105. 105.(1) Section 49(2) is amended as follows.

        106. 106.Conservation of Seals Act 1970 (c. 30)

        107. 107.(1) Section 10 is amended as follows.

        108. 108.In section 13, after “the Secretary of State” insert “,...

        109. 109.Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)

        110. 110.Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7)

        111. 111.Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37)

        112. 112.(1) Section 28 is amended as follows.

        113. 113.In section 38, for “or the Environment Agency” substitute “,...

        114. 114.Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40)

        115. 115.In section 30(1), in the definition of “the appropriate Agency”—...

        116. 116.In section 62(2)(a), after “the Environment Agency,” insert “the Natural...

        117. 117.Reservoirs Act 1975 (c. 23)

        118. 118.(1) Section 1 is amended as follows.

        119. 119.(1) Section 2 is amended as follows.

        120. 120.In sections 2A to 2D, for “the Environment Agency” and...

        121. 121.(1) Section 12A is amended as follows.

        122. 122.In sections 21B(1) and 22(6), for “Environment Agency” substitute “appropriate...

        123. 123.(1) Section 22A is amended as follows.

        124. 124.In section 27A(2), for “Environment Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

        125. 125.In Schedule 1, in the list of defined expressions, in...

        126. 126.House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)

        127. 127.Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (c. 51)

        128. 128.In sections 1(2) and 2(5), for the words after “in...

        129. 129.In section 4(3), for the words from “except” to “or”...

        130. 130.(1) Section 5 is amended as follows.

        131. 131.(1) Section 9 is amended as follows.

        132. 132.(1) Section 10 is amended as follows.

        133. 133.In section 11, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each place...

        134. 134.In section 12(2), for the words from “by” to “he”...

        135. 135.(1) Section 13 is amended as follows.

        136. 136.In section 14(2) and (3), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”....

        137. 137.(1) Section 15 is amended as follows.

        138. 138.(1) Section 18 is amended as follows.

        139. 139.(1) Section 25 is amended as follows.

        140. 140.(1) Section 26 is amended as follows.

        141. 141.In section 27A, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        142. 142.In section 30, for the words from “consent” to “or...

        143. 143.(1) Section 31(1) is amended as follows.

        144. 144.(1) Section 32 is amended as follows.

        145. 145.In section 33(1) and (2), for the words from “officer”...

        146. 146.In section 35, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        147. 147.(1) Section 37A is amended as follows.

        148. 148.In section 40, for the words from “agreement” to “maintain”...

        149. 149.(1) Section 41 is amended as follows.

        150. 150.(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

        151. 151.In Part 3 of Schedule 3, in the opening words...

        152. 152.(1) Part 2 of Schedule 4 is amended as follows....

        153. 153.Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)

        154. 154.Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80)

        155. 155.Forestry Act 1979 (c. 21)

        156. 156.(1) Section 1(1) is amended as follows.

        157. 157.(1) Section 2 is amended as follows.

        158. 158.Import of Live Fish (England and Wales) Act 1980 (c. 27)

        159. 159.Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)

        160. 160.Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)

        161. 161.(1) Section 105B(8) is amended as follows.

        162. 162.In section 107(4), for the words from “this Act” to...

        163. 163.In section 119D(12), in the definition of “the appropriate conservation...

        164. 164.In section 120(2)(c), for “the Countryside Council for Wales” substitute...

        165. 165.In section 254(4)(a), for the words after “internal drainage board”...

        166. 166.(1) Section 276 is amended as follows.

        167. 167.In section 329(1), in the definitions of “drainage authority” and...

        168. 168.(1) Schedule 1 is amended as follows.

        169. 169.Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69)

        170. 170.(1) Section 16 is amended as follows.

        171. 171.(1) Section 27 is amended as follows.

        172. 172.In section 27AA, for “the Countryside Council for Wales” substitute...

        173. 173.In section 34A(b), for “the Countryside Council for Wales” substitute...

        174. 174.In section 36(7), in the definition of “relevant authority”, for...

        175. 175.(1) Section 37A is amended as follows.

        176. 176.In sections 39(5)(e) and 41A, for “the Countryside Council for...

        177. 177.Omit section 47.

        178. 178.In section 49, for “the Countryside Council for Wales”, in...

        179. 179.In sections 50(1)(a), 51(2)(a) and 70B(7)(b), for “the Countryside Council...

        180. 180.Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22)

        181. 181.Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

        182. 182.Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27)

        183. 183.Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (c. 51)

        184. 184.Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)

        185. 185.Agriculture Act 1986 (c. 49)

        186. 186.Farm Land and Rural Development Act 1988 (c. 16)

        187. 187.Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)

        188. 188.Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (c. 14)

        189. 189.In section 5C(2), after paragraph (a) insert—

        190. 190.In section 9(1), in the definition of “regulation authority”—

        191. 191.Water Act 1989 (c. 15)

        192. 192.(1) Section 174 is amended as follows.

        193. 193.(1) In Schedule 25, paragraph 1 is amended as follows....

        194. 194.Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22)

        195. 195.Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

        196. 196.(1) Schedule 4 is amended as follows.

        197. 197.In Schedule 9, in paragraph 2(2)(b), for “the Countryside Council...

        198. 198.Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

        199. 199.(1) Section 200 is amended as follows.

        200. 200.(1) Section 204 is amended as follows.

        201. 201.In section 252(12)(i), for the words after “including a reference...

        202. 202.In section 262(3), for the words from “sewerage undertaker” to...

        203. 203.In section 265(3), omit “and” at the end of paragraph...

        204. 204.(1) In Schedule 5, paragraph 4 is amended as follows....

        205. 205.Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)

        206. 206.Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (c. 10)

        207. 207.Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43)

        208. 208.(1) Section 30(1) is amended as follows.

        209. 209.In section 33A(5), after “Environment Agency” insert “, the Natural...

        210. 210.(1) Section 33B is amended as follows.

        211. 211.In section 33C(10), in the definition of “relevant enforcement authority”...

        212. 212.In section 34A(14), in the definition of “enforcement authority” after...

        213. 213.In section 34B(11), in the definition of “enforcement authority”, omit...

        214. 214.In section 36(7), for “Countryside Council for Wales” substitute “Natural...

        215. 215.In section 73A, after subsection (1) insert—

        216. 216.In section 78A(9), in the definition of “the appropriate Agency”—...

        217. 217.(1) Section 78L(1) is amended as follows.

        218. 218.In section 78U(1), for “in England and Wales or in...

        219. 219.Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (c. 45)

        220. 220.In section 36(8), in the definition of “the appropriate drainage...

        221. 221.In section 52(1), in the definition of “statutory undertakers”, in...

        222. 222.Deer Act 1991 (c. 54)

        223. 223.Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

        224. 224.(1) Section 3(4) is amended as follows.

        225. 225.(1) Section 4 is amended as follows.

        226. 226.(1) Section 5(4) is amended as follows.

        227. 227.In section 17F(7), after paragraph (d) insert—

        228. 228.(1) Section 17G(4)(a) is amended as follows.

        229. 229.(1) Section 37A is amended as follows.

        230. 230.(1) Section 39B is amended as follows.

        231. 231.In section 40, for subsection (5) substitute—

        232. 232.In section 40A, for subsection (3) substitute—

        233. 233.(1) Section 66F is amended as follows.

        234. 234.(1) Section 66G(4) is amended as follows.

        235. 235.(1) Section 66H(4) is amended as follows.

        236. 236.(1) Section 71 is amended as follows.

        237. 237.(1) Section 101A is amended as follows.

        238. 238.In section 110A, for subsection (6) substitute—

        239. 239.In section 120, for “the Environment Agency” and “the Agency”,...

        240. 240.(1) Section 123 is amended as follows.

        241. 241.(1) Section 127 is amended as follows.

        242. 242.(1) Section 130 is amended as follows.

        243. 243.(1) Section 131 is amended as follows.

        244. 244.(1) Section 132 is amended as follows.

        245. 245.In section 133(6)— (a) for “Environment Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”;...

        246. 246.(1) Section 134 is amended as follows.

        247. 247.(1) Section 135A is amended as follows.

        248. 248.In section 141(1), in the appropriate place insert— “appropriate agency”...

        249. 249.In section 156(4), for “the Countryside Council for Wales”, in...

        250. 250.(1) Section 161 is amended as follows.

        251. 251.(1) Section 166 is amended as follows.

        252. 252.In section 184(1), after “Environment Agency”, in each place where...

        253. 253.In section 195(2)(bb), for “or the Environment Agency” substitute “,...

        254. 254.In section 202(6), after “the Environment Agency” insert “or on...

        255. 255.(1) Section 206 is amended as follows.

        256. 256.In section 209(3)(a), after “the Environment Agency,” insert “the NRBW,”....

        257. 257.In section 215(3)— (a) after “the Environment Agency”, in the...

        258. 258.(1) Section 217 is amended as follows.

        259. 259.(1) Section 219(1) is amended as follows.

        260. 260.(1) Section 221 is amended as follows.

        261. 261.In Schedule 1A, after paragraph 9(3)(c) insert—

        262. 262.(1) In Schedule 11, paragraph 1(3) is amended as follows....

        263. 263.(1) In Schedule 13, paragraph 1 is amended as follows....

        264. 264.Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57)

        265. 265.(1) Section 15 is amended as follows.

        266. 266.(1) Sections 20 and 20A are amended as follows.

        267. 267.In section 20B, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        268. 268.(1) Section 20C is amended as follows.

        269. 269.(1) Section 21 is amended as follows.

        270. 270.In the following provisions, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each...

        271. 271.(1) Section 79A is amended as follows.

        272. 272.In section 83 for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        273. 273.(1) Section 84 is amended as follows.

        274. 274.In the following provisions, for “Agency”, in each place where...

        275. 275.(1) Section 118 is amended as follows.

        276. 276.In sections 120 to 143, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in...

        277. 277.In the heading to Chapter 1 of Part 7, for...

        278. 278.(1) Section 154 is amended as follows.

        279. 279.(1) Section 155 is amended as follows.

        280. 280.(1) Section 156 is amended as follows.

        281. 281.(1) Section 157 is amended as follows.

        282. 282.(1) Section 158 is amended as follows.

        283. 283.In sections 159 to 161B and 161D to 164, for...

        284. 284.(1) Section 165 is amended as follows.

        285. 285.(1) Section 166 is amended as follows.

        286. 286.(1) Section 167 is amended as follows.

        287. 287.After section 167 insert— Consultation in relation to works affecting flood and coastal erosion...

        288. 288.(1) Section 168 is amended as follows.

        289. 289.(1) Section 169 is amended as follows.

        290. 290.(1) Section 170 is amended as follows.

        291. 291.(1) Section 171 is amended as follows.

        292. 292.(1) Section 172 is amended as follows.

        293. 293.In section 174(1) and (2), after “Agency” insert “or by...

        294. 294.In sections 175 to 183, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in...

        295. 295.In section 184, for “the Agency”, in each place where...

        296. 296.In section 185(2), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

        297. 297.(1) Section 186 is amended as follows.

        298. 298.For section 188 substitute— Duty of the Agency and NRBW to publish information

        299. 299.In sections 189 to 197 and 199 to 203, for...

        300. 300.(1) Section 204 is amended as follows.

        301. 301.In section 207, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        302. 302.(1) Section 208 is amended as follows.

        303. 303.In sections 210 to 216, for “Agency”, in each place...

        304. 304.(1) Section 221 is amended as follows.

        305. 305.(1) Section 222 is amended as follows.

        306. 306.In Schedule 2, in paragraphs 1 to 3, 5, 8...

        307. 307.In Schedule 5, in paragraphs 2 to 5, for “Agency”,...

        308. 308.(1) Schedule 6 is amended as follows.

        309. 309.In Schedule 7, in paragraphs 1(3) and 4, for “Agency”,...

        310. 310.(1) Schedule 8 is amended as follows.

        311. 311.In the following provisions, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each...

        312. 312.(1) Schedule 20 is amended as follows.

        313. 313.In Schedule 21, in paragraphs 1, 2, 4 and 5,...

        314. 314.(1) Schedule 22 is amended as follows.

        315. 315.In the following provisions, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each...

        316. 316.Land Drainage Act 1991 (c. 59)

        317. 317.In sections 2 to 10, for “Agency”, in each place...

        318. 318.(1) Section 11 is amended as follows.

        319. 319.In section 14A(8)(b), for “Environment Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

        320. 320.In sections 16 and 18, for “Agency”, in each place...

        321. 321.In section 22(3)(b), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

        322. 322.(1) Section 23 is amended as follows.

        323. 323.In section 32, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        324. 324.In section 35(1), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

        325. 325.In sections 36(1), 38, 39 and 47, for “Agency”, in...

        326. 326.In sections 56, 57 and 58, for “Agency”, in each...

        327. 327.In section 59, after “Agency” insert “or the Natural Resources...

        328. 328.In section 61A, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        329. 329.In section 61B, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        330. 330.In section 61C, for “the Countryside Council for Wales”, in...

        331. 331.(1) Section 61E(4) is amended as follows.

        332. 332.In section 61F, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        333. 333.(1) Section 67 is amended as follows.

        334. 334.(1) In section 70, after “Agency” insert “or the Natural...

        335. 335.(1) Section 72 is amended as follows.

        336. 336.In section 74(5), after “Agency” insert “or the Natural Resources...

        337. 337.In Schedule 2, in paragraphs 4(1)(b) and 5(1)(b), for “Agency”...

        338. 338.In Schedule 4, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        339. 339.In Schedule 6, in paragraph 1(1)(a), after “Agency,” insert “the...

        340. 340.Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42)

        341. 341.Protection of Badgers Act 1992 (c. 51)

        342. 342.Clean Air Act 1993 (c. 11)

        343. 343.(1) Section 31 is amended as follows.

        344. 344.In section 36(2A), for “Environment Agency”, in each place where...

        345. 345.In section 40, before paragraph (a) insert—

        346. 346.Cardiff Bay Barrage Act 1993 (c. 42)

        347. 347.In section 2(6), for “Countryside Council for Wales” substitute “Natural...

        348. 348.In section 3(1), for the words from “granted” to “to”...

        349. 349.(1) Section 8 is amended as follows.

        350. 350.In section 9(3), for “Countryside Council for Wales” substitute “Natural...

        351. 351.(1) Section 12 is amended as follows.

        352. 352.In section 14(2), for “Countryside Council for Wales” substitute “Natural...

        353. 353.In section 15(6)(b), for the words from “power” to “under”...

        354. 354.In section 16(5), for the words after “consult” substitute “the...

        355. 355.In section 20(6)(b), for the words from “the” to “under”...

        356. 356.In section 26(2), for the words after “delegation” substitute “to...

        357. 357.(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

        358. 358.(1) Schedule 3 is amended as follows.

        359. 359.In Schedule 4, in paragraph 3(2)(b), for the words after...

        360. 360.Coal Industry Act 1994 (c. 21)

        361. 361.Environment Act 1995 (c. 25)

        362. 362.(1) Section 4 is amended as follows.

        363. 363.(1) Before the heading to section 5, insert the following...

        364. 364.(1) Section 5 is amended as follows.

        365. 365.(1) Section 6 is amended as follows.

        366. 366.(1) Section 8 is amended as follows.

        367. 367.(1) Section 9 is amended as follows.

        368. 368.After section 9 insert— Duty of the Agency to cooperate with the Natural Resources...

        369. 369.(1) Section 10 is amended as follows.

        370. 370.In the heading to Chapter 3 of Part 1, after...

        371. 371.In section 40, after subsection (8) insert—

        372. 372.(1) Section 41 is amended as follows.

        373. 373.(1) Section 42 is amended as follows.

        374. 374.(1) Section 53 is amended as follows.

        375. 375.(1) Section 56(1) is amended as follows.

        376. 376.In sections 66(7)(a) and 72(2), for “the Countryside Council for...

        377. 377.In section 80(6)(a), for “appropriate new Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”....

        378. 378.(1) Section 81 is amended as follows.

        379. 379.In section 87(3) and (7)(a), for “appropriate new Agency” substitute...

        380. 380.In section 91(1), for the definition of “the appropriate new...

        381. 381.(1) Section 94 is amended as follows.

        382. 382.(1) Section 108 is amended as follows.

        383. 383.In section 111(5), in the definition of “environmental licence”, after...

        384. 384.(1) Section 113 is amended as follows.

        385. 385.In section 115(3), after “the Agency” insert “, the Natural...

        386. 386.In Schedule 7, in paragraphs 4(1) and 14(3), for “the...

        387. 387.In Schedule 20, in paragraph 5(1)(c), after “the Agency” insert...

        388. 388.Finance Act 1996 (c. 8)

        389. 389.In section 70(1), in the appropriate place insert— “the Natural...

        390. 390.In Schedule 5, in paragraph 35(1), after paragraph (b) insert—...

        391. 391.Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38)

        392. 392.In Part 3 of Schedule 4, omit paragraph 15.

        393. 393.In Schedule 7, omit paragraphs 1 and 2.

        394. 394.Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24)

        395. 395.(1) Section 2(4) is amended as follows.

        396. 396.In section 3(4)(a), after “Environment Agency” insert “, the Natural...

        397. 397.Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14)

        398. 398.Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23)

        399. 399.Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)

        400. 400.Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37)

        401. 401.In section 1(2), in the definition of “the appropriate countryside...

        402. 402.In sections 4(2) and 20(2) and (3), for “the Countryside...

        403. 403.(1) Section 21 is amended as follows.

        404. 404.In section 26, for “the Countryside Council for Wales”, in...

        405. 405.(1) Section 33 is amended as follows.

        406. 406.In sections 58(1)(b) and 61(1)(f), for “the Countryside Council for...

        407. 407.(1) Section 82(2) is amended as follows.

        408. 408.In sections 83, 84, 86(7)(a), 90(1)(a)(ii) and 91(3), for “Council”,...

        409. 409.(1) Section 92(1) is amended as follows.

        410. 410.In Part 2 of Schedule 1, in paragraph 14(1), in...

        411. 411.(1) Schedule 6 is amended as follows.

        412. 412.In Schedule 13, in paragraph 6(2), for “Council” substitute “NRBW”....

        413. 413.Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33)

        414. 414.Water Act 2003 (c. 37)

        415. 415.In section 3, for “the Environment Agency” and “the Agency”,...

        416. 416.(1) Section 4 is amended as follows.

        417. 417.(1) Section 7 is amended as follows.

        418. 418.In section 10(5)(c), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

        419. 419.In section 27(1)(a), for “Environment Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

        420. 420.(1) Section 33 is amended as follows.

        421. 421.(1) Section 52 is amended as follows.

        422. 422.In section 102, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

        423. 423.In section 103, for “Environment Agency”, in each place where...

        424. 424.In section 105(2), after paragraph (b) insert—

        425. 425.Energy Act 2004 (c. 20)

        426. 426.In section 14(3)(g), after “the Environment Agency” insert “, the...

        427. 427.(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

        428. 428.(1) Schedule 3 is amended as follows.

        429. 429.Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (c. 36)

        430. 430.Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (c. 10)

        431. 431.Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16)

        432. 432.In section 32(1)(b), for “the Countryside Council for Wales” substitute...

        433. 433.In section 42(2) and (4), for “the Countryside Council for...

        434. 434.Commons Act 2006 (c. 26)

        435. 435.Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 30)

        436. 436.Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)

        437. 437.(1) Section 148(2) is amended as follows.

        438. 438.In section 152(6), after paragraph (a) insert—

        439. 439.Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (c. 13)

        440. 440.Planning Act 2008 (c. 29)

        441. 441.Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)

        442. 442.In section 16(1), after paragraph (e) insert—

        443. 443.In section 147(1), in the definition of “the appropriate statutory...

        444. 444.In section 149(3), after paragraph (f) insert—

        445. 445.In section 152(2), after paragraph (g) insert—

        446. 446.In section 168(1), after paragraph (b) insert—

        447. 447.(1) Section 232 is amended as follows.

        448. 448.In section 238(3), after paragraph (c) insert—

        449. 449.Omit section 313.

        450. 450.Equality Act 2010 (c. 15)

        451. 451.Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29)

        452. 452.(1) Section 6 is amended as follows.

        453. 453.In section 11, after subsection (6) insert—

        454. 454.In section 12, after subsection (5) insert—

        455. 455.In section 13(8), after “the Environment Agency” insert “or the...

        456. 456.(1) Section 14 is amended as follows.

        457. 457.In section 15(10)(b)(ii), for “the Environment Agency” substitute “the Natural...

        458. 458.(1) Section 17 is amended as follows.

        459. 459.(1) Section 18 is amended as follows.

        460. 460.(1) Section 22 is amended as follows.

        461. 461.(1) Section 23 is amended as follows.

        462. 462.(1) Section 25 is amended as follows.

        463. 463.After section 26 insert— “The appropriate agency” In this group of sections, “the appropriate...

        464. 464.(1) Section 38 is amended as follows.

        465. 465.(1) Section 39 is amended as follows.

        466. 466.(1) Schedule 1 is amended as follows.

        467. 467.(1) In Schedule 3, paragraph 11(3) is amended as follows....

        468. 468.(1) In Schedule 4, in the provisions to which this...

      2. PART 2 Local Acts

        1. 469.Interpretation

        2. 470.Dee Conservancy Act 1889 (c. clvi)

        3. 471.Dee and Clwyd River Authority Act 1973 (c. xxix)

    3. SCHEDULE 3

      ASSEMBLY MEASURES

      1. 1.Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1)

      2. 2.Waste (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 8)

      3. 3.Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 1)

    4. SCHEDULE 4

      UK STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

      1. 1.Burry Inlet Cockle Fishery Order 1965

      2. 2.(1) Article 2 is amended as follows.

      3. 3.In articles 3 to 9, for “Agency”, in each place...

      4. 4.Salmon and Migratory Trout (Restrictions on Landing) Order 1972

      5. 5.Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal Rules 1974

      6. 6.(1) Rule 2(1) is amended as follows.

      7. 7.(1) In Schedule 1, Form 8 is amended as follows....

      8. 8.Forestry (Felling of Trees) Regulations 1979

      9. 9.In regulation 3(1)— (a) in the definition of “the conservator”,...

      10. 10.In regulation 4, after “the Commissioners” insert “or the NRBW”....

      11. 11.In regulation 6— (a) after “the Commissioners” insert “or the...

      12. 12.In regulations 7, 8A, 9, 10, 12(1), 13 and 15,...

      13. 13.In regulation 16 after “The Commissioners” insert “, the NRBW”....

      14. 14.(1) Schedule 1 is amended as follows.

      15. 15.Forestry (Exceptions from Restriction of Felling) Regulations 1979

      16. 16.Forestry Commission Byelaws 1982

      17. 17.(1) Byelaw 2 is amended as follows.

      18. 18.In byelaws 3, 5, 6 and 7, for “the Commissioners”,...

      19. 19.In Schedule 1, omit “In the County of Gwent, the...

      20. 20.Drought Orders (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 1984

      21. 21.Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986

      22. 22.Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989

      23. 23.In regulations 7(1) and 8(2), after “Scottish Environment Protection Agency”,...

      24. 24.In regulation 11(1), for “The Environment Agency” substitute “The Natural...

      25. 25.In Schedule 2, in paragraph 2(2)(c), after “Scottish Environment Protection...

      26. 26.Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989

      27. 27.General Drainage Charges (Forms) Regulations 1990

      28. 28.In regulations 2 and 3, for the words from “by”...

      29. 29.(1) The Schedule is amended as follows.

      30. 30.Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1992

      31. 31.Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992

      32. 32.Housing (Right to Buy) (Prescribed Persons) Order 1992

      33. 33.Public Path Orders Regulations 1993

      34. 34.General Drainage Charges (Relevant Quotient) Regulations 1993

      35. 35.Drainage Rates (Forms) Regulations 1993

      36. 36.Surface Waters (River Ecosystem) (Classification) Regulations 1994

      37. 37.Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994

      38. 38.In regulation 2(1), in the appropriate places insert the following...

      39. 39.In regulation 3(1), in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), for the...

      40. 40.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      41. 41.(1) Regulation 5 is amended as follows.

      42. 42.(1) Regulation 6 is amended as follows.

      43. 43.In regulation 8(2), after “Environment Agency” insert “or, as the...

      44. 44.In regulation 10(6), for the words after “behalf” substitute “of...

      45. 45.(1) Regulation 11 is amended as follows.

      46. 46.In regulation 12, in the opening words, for the words...

      47. 47.(1) Part 2 of Schedule 3 is amended as follows....

      48. 48.Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995

      49. 49.In article 1(2)— (a) in the definition of “area of...

      50. 50.(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

      51. 51.National Park Authorities (Wales) Order 1995

      52. 52.In articles 9 and 13, and in Schedule 3, in...

      53. 53.European Communities (Designation) Order 1996

      54. 54.Environmental Licences (Suspension and Revocation) Regulations 1996

      55. 55.Landfill Tax Regulations 1996

      56. 56.Welsh Language Schemes (Public Bodies) Order 1996

      57. 57.Control of Pollution (Applications, Appeals and Registers) Regulations 1996

      58. 58.In the following provisions, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each...

      59. 59.(1) Regulation 12 is amended as follows.

      60. 60.In regulations 13(2)(a) and 15 to 17, for “Agency” and...

      61. 61.Surface Waters (Abstraction for Drinking Water) (Classification) Regulations 1996

      62. 62.In regulations 4 to 7, for “the Environment Agency” and...

      63. 63.Code of Practice on Environmental Procedures for Flood Defence Operating Authorities (Environment Agency) Approval Order 1996

      64. 64.In the title to the Order and in article 1,...

      65. 65.(1) Article 2 is amended as follows.

      66. 66.Hedgerows Regulations 1997

      67. 67.Surface Waters (Fishlife) (Classification) Regulations 1997

      68. 68.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      69. 69.In regulation 5(1), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

      70. 70.In regulation 6(3), for “Environment Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

      71. 71.In Part 1 of the Schedule, in the Table, for...

      72. 72.Surface Waters (Shellfish) (Classification) Regulations 1997

      73. 73.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      74. 74.In regulation 5, for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

      75. 75.In regulation 6(3), for “Environment Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

      76. 76.Surface Waters (Dangerous Substances) (Classification) Regulations 1997

      77. 77.Surface Waters (Dangerous Substances) (Classification) Regulations 1998

      78. 78.Mines (Notice of Abandonment) Regulations 1998

      79. 79.Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999

      80. 80.Environmental Impact Assessment (Fish Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations 1999

      81. 81.(1) In regulation 2(1), the definition of “sensitive area” is...

      82. 82.In Schedule 3, in paragraph 2(c), for “, the Countryside...

      83. 83.National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999

      84. 84.Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999

      85. 85.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      86. 86.In regulations 7, 9, 10, 20 and 22, for “Agency”,...

      87. 87.Water Protection Zone (River Dee Catchment) (Designation) Order 1999

      88. 88.Water Protection Zone (River Dee Catchment) (Procedural and Other Provisions) Regulations 1999

      89. 89.In regulations 2(5) and 4 to 14, for “Agency” and...

      90. 90.In regulation 7(2)(c), omit “or, in Wales, the Countryside Council...

      91. 91.Anti-Pollution Works Regulations 1999

      92. 92.In regulations 1 to 4 and 6(2), for “Agency” and...

      93. 93.Public Gas Transporter Pipe-line Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1999

      94. 94.Environmental Impact Assessment (Land Drainage Improvement Works) Regulations 1999

      95. 95.Town and Country Planning (Trees) Regulations 1999

      96. 96.(1) Regulation 10(1) is amended as follows.

      97. 97.(1) The Schedule is amended as follows.

      98. 98.Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999

      99. 99.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      100. 100.In regulation 2(3), for “the Commissioners” substitute “the appropriate forestry...

      101. 101.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      102. 102.(1) In regulations 5 and 6, for “the Commissioners”, in...

      103. 103.In regulations 7 and 9 to 15, for “the Commissioners”,...

      104. 104.(1) Regulation 16 is amended as follows.

      105. 105.(1) Regulation 17 is amended as follows.

      106. 106.(1) Regulation 20 is amended as follows.

      107. 107.In regulations 21 and 23, for “the Commissioners”, in each...

      108. 108.In regulation 23(1), omit “or suspect”.

      109. 109.(1) Regulation 24(1) is amended as follows.

      110. 110.In regulation 25, in paragraphs (3)(b) and (5)(b), for “their”...

      111. 111.(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

      112. 112.Nuclear Reactors (Environmental Impact Assessment for Decommissioning) Regulations 1999

      113. 113.Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999

      114. 114.Water Industry (Prescribed Conditions) Regulations 1999

      115. 115.In regulation 3(3)— (a) in sub-paragraph (b), before “the Environment...

      116. 116.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      117. 117.Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000

      118. 118.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      119. 119.In regulation 3(5)(b), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate authority”.

      120. 120.(1) Regulation 6 is amended as follows.

      121. 121.In regulation 7, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

      122. 122.In regulation 8(5), for “Agency”, in each place where it...

      123. 123.(1) Regulation 9 is amended as follows.

      124. 124.In regulation 10, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

      125. 125.In regulation 11, in paragraphs (1), (5) and (6), for...

      126. 126.In regulation 12 for “Agency” substitute “appropriate authority”.

      127. 127.In regulation 13B, for “The Environment Agency” substitute “The NRBW”....

      128. 128.Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000

      129. 129.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      130. 130.(1) In Schedule 2, the definition of “sensitive area” is...

      131. 131.Pipe-line Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2000

      132. 132.Burry Port Harbour Revision Order 2000

      133. 133.In article 19(2)(g), after “the Environment Agency,” insert “the Natural...

      134. 134.In the heading to article 46, for “Environment Agency” substitute...

      135. 135.(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.

      136. 136.Wye Navigation Order 2002

      137. 137.Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations 2002

      138. 138.(1) Regulation 2 is amended as follows.

      139. 139.(1) Regulation 5 is amended as follows.

      140. 140.(1) Regulation 6 is amended as follows.

      141. 141.(1) Regulation 7 is amended as follows.

      142. 142.In regulation 8(2), in each place where it occurs, for...

      143. 143.In regulation 9, in each place where it occurs, for...

      144. 144.(1) Regulation 11 is amended as follows.

      145. 145.In Regulation 13, for “the Commissioners”, in each place where...

      146. 146.In regulation 14(3), for “the Commissioners” substitute “the appropriate authority”....

      147. 147.(1) Regulation 16 is amended as follows.

      148. 148.In regulation 17(1), for “Great Britain”, in each place where...

      149. 149.In regulation 18, for “The Commissioners”, in each place where...

      150. 150.(1) Regulation 20(b) is amended as follows.

      151. 151.(1) Regulation 21 is amended as follows.

      152. 152.(1) Regulation 22 is amended as follows.

      153. 153.In regulation 23, after “forest reproductive material” insert “in a...

      154. 154.In regulation 24, for “Great Britain” substitute “a relevant territory”....

      155. 155.(1) Regulation 25 is amended as follows.

      156. 156.(1) Regulation 26 is amended as follows.

      157. 157.In regulation 27(1), after “the Commissioners” insert “or the Welsh...

      158. 158.(1) Regulation 32 is amended as follows.

      159. 159.In Schedule 2, for “the Commissioners”, in each place where...

      160. 160.(1) Schedule 3 is amended as follows.

      161. 161.(1) Schedule 4 is amended as follows.

      162. 162.In Schedule 5, for “the Commissioners”, in each place where...

      163. 163.Water Resources (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003

      164. 164.(1) Regulation 2 is amended as follows.

      165. 165.In regulation 4, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each place...

      166. 166.(1) Regulation 6 is amended as follows.

      167. 167.In the following provisions, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each...

      168. 168.Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2003

      169. 169.Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003

      170. 170.Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003

      171. 171.(1) Regulation 2(2) is amended as follows.

      172. 172.In regulation 8(1)(b)(iii), for “the Countryside Council for Wales” substitute...

      173. 173.Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003

      174. 174.(1) Regulation 2 is amended as follows.

      175. 175.(1) Regulation 3 is amended as follows.

      176. 176.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      177. 177.In regulation 5(2), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

      178. 178.In regulations 7 to 9, for “Agency”, in each place...

      179. 179.(1) Regulation 10 is amended as follows.

      180. 180.In regulation 11(1), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

      181. 181.(1) Regulation 12 is amended as follows.

      182. 182.In regulations 13 to 15, for “Agency”, in each place...

      183. 183.(1) Regulation 16 is amended as follows.

      184. 184.In regulation 17, after “Agency” insert “, the NRBW”.

      185. 185.(1) Regulation 18 is amended as follows.

      186. 186.In regulation 19(1), for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each place...

      187. 187.(1) Regulation 20 is amended as follows.

      188. 188.In Part 2 of Schedule 2, after paragraph 29 insert—...

      189. 189.Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004

      190. 190.Plant Health (Export Certification) (Forestry) (Great Britain) Order 2004

      191. 191.(1) Article 2 is amended as follows.

      192. 192.In articles 3 and 4, for “the Forestry Commissioners”, in...

      193. 193.Plant Health (Forestry) (Phytophthora ramorum) (Great Britain) Order 2004

      194. 194.(1) Article 2 is amended as follows.

      195. 195.In articles 3 and 4, for “Great Britain”, in each...

      196. 196.(1) Article 5 is amended as follows.

      197. 197.In article 6(2) and (3), for “Commissioners”, in each place...

      198. 198.In article 8(2), for “another part of the United Kingdom”...

      199. 199.(1) Article 10(3) is amended as follows.

      200. 200.In article 13(1A), for “Great Britain” substitute “a relevant territory”....

      201. 201.End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005

      202. 202.Charities (National Trust) Order 2005

      203. 203.Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005

      204. 204.In regulation 11, after sub-paragraph (a) insert—

      205. 205.(1) Schedule 7 is amended as follows.

      206. 206.Drought Plan Regulations 2005

      207. 207.Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005

      208. 208.(1) Article 2 is amended as follows.

      209. 209.After article 2 insert— Inspectors (1) The functions of an inspector under articles 9, 10,...

      210. 210.In article 3, in the definition of “approved place of...

      211. 211.(1) Article 4 is amended as follows.

      212. 212.(1) Article 6 is amended as follows.

      213. 213.(1) Article 7 is amended as follows.

      214. 214.(1) Article 8(1) is amended as follows.

      215. 215.In article 9(3), for “Great Britain” substitute “a relevant territory”....

      216. 216.(1) Article 10(2) is amended as follows.

      217. 217.In article 11(c), for “Great Britain” substitute “a relevant territory”....

      218. 218.(1) Article 12 is amended as follows.

      219. 219.(1) Article 16 is amended as follows.

      220. 220.(1) Article 17 is amended as follows.

      221. 221.(1) Article 18 is amended as follows.

      222. 222.In article 19(1), after “shall” insert “, in a relevant...

      223. 223.(1) Article 20 is amended as follows.

      224. 224.(1) Article 22 is amended as follows.

      225. 225.For article 24 substitute— Registers of forestry traders (1) The Commissioners shall maintain a register listing the particulars...

      226. 226.In article 25(3), for “register maintained under article 24(1)” substitute...

      227. 227.(1) Article 26 is amended as follows.

      228. 228.In article 27, for “the Commissioners”, in each place where...

      229. 229.(1) Article 28 is amended as follows.

      230. 230.(1) Article 29 is amended as follows.

      231. 231.In article 30(7), after “the Commissioners” insert “or, as the...

      232. 232.(1) Article 31 is amended as follows.

      233. 233.In article 32(5), after “the Commissioners” insert “or, as the...

      234. 234.In article 33(6)(a), for “the Commissioners” substitute “the appropriate authority”....

      235. 235.In article 34(4), for “register” substitute “registers”.

      236. 236.(1) Article 36 is amended as follows.

      237. 237.(1) Article 38(1) is amended as follows.

      238. 238.In article 39, for “the Commissioners”, in each place where...

      239. 239.In article 40(1), for “the Commissioners” substitute “the appropriate authority”....

      240. 240.(1) Article 41 is amended as follows.

      241. 241.(1) Article 42 is amended as follows.

      242. 242.In article 43(2), for “Great Britain” substitute “a relevant territory”....

      243. 243.In Schedule 7, in paragraph 2 of Part A, for...

      244. 244.(1) Schedule 9 is amended as follows.

      245. 245.In Schedule 13, in paragraph 2(b), for “the Commissioners” substitute...

      246. 246.Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006

      247. 247.In the following provisions, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each...

      248. 248.Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

      249. 249.In rule 4(1), in the appropriate place insert— “the appropriate...

      250. 250.(1) Rule 7(8) is amended as follows.

      251. 251.(1) Rule 8(4) is amended as follows.

      252. 252.In rule 12(8)(e)(vi), for “the Countryside Council for Wales” substitute...

      253. 253.(1) In Schedule 5, the table is amended as follows....

      254. 254.(1) In Schedule 6, the table is amended as follows....

      255. 255.Plant Health (Wood Packaging Material Marking) (Forestry) Order 2006

      256. 256.(1) Article 2 is amended as follows.

      257. 257.In articles 3 to 11, for “the Commissioners”, in each...

      258. 258.In Schedule 2, in the form of certificate, before the...

      259. 259.Plant Health (Fees) (Forestry) Regulations 2006

      260. 260.In regulation 2(1), in the appropriate place insert— “action” means...

      261. 261.For regulation 3(1) substitute— (1) Fees are payable—

      262. 262.Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006

      263. 263.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      264. 264.In regulation 41(4)(c)(i), after “Environment Agency” insert “, the Natural...

      265. 265.In regulation 43(e)(i), after “Environment Agency” insert “, the Natural...

      266. 266.(1) Regulation 45(5) is amended as follows.

      267. 267.In regulation 47(1)(c)(i), after “Environment Agency” insert “, the Natural...

      268. 268.In regulation 48(1)(c)(i), after “Environment Agency” insert “, the Natural...

      269. 269.(1) Regulation 51(4) is amended as follows.

      270. 270.In regulation 66(1)(a) and (3)(a), after “Environment Agency” insert “or...

      271. 271.(1) Regulation 70(2) is amended as follows.

      272. 272.Water Resources Management Plan Regulations 2007

      273. 273.Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007

      274. 274.(1) Regulation 2 is amended as follows.

      275. 275.In regulation 40B, for “the Environment Agency” substitute “the Natural...

      276. 276.Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007

      277. 277.Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 2007

      278. 278.In regulation 25(3)(c), for “the Countryside Council for Wales” substitute...

      279. 279.In regulation 71, for “the Countryside Council for Wales”, in...

      280. 280.Large Combustion Plants (National Emission Reduction Plan) Regulations 2007

      281. 281.In regulation 2(1), in the appropriate place insert— “the NRBW”...

      282. 282.In regulation 6(5), at the beginning insert “The NRBW,”.

      283. 283.(1) Regulation 7 is amended as follows.

      284. 284.(1) Regulation 9 is amended as follows.

      285. 285.In regulation 12, after sub-paragraph (a) omit “and” and insert—...

      286. 286.(1) In Schedule 1, paragraph 1 is amended as follows....

      287. 287.Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations 2007

      288. 288.Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007

      289. 289.Local Government Pension Scheme (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2008

      290. 290.Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008

      291. 291.Bathing Water Regulations 2008

      292. 292.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      293. 293.(1) Regulation 3 is amended as follows.

      294. 294.(1) Regulation 5 is amended as follows.

      295. 295.In regulations 6 to 15, for “Agency”, in each place...

      296. 296.(1) Regulation 16 is amended as follows.

      297. 297.In regulations 17 and 18, for “Agency”, in each place...

      298. 298.In Schedule 2, in paragraph 2, and in Schedules 3...

      299. 299.Dee Estuary Cockle Fishery Order 2008

      300. 300.(1) Article 2 is amended as follows.

      301. 301.In article 5, after paragraph (1) insert—

      302. 302.REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008

      303. 303.In regulation 2(2), in the definition of “enforcing authority”, after...

      304. 304.In regulation 21(2)(a), after “the Environment Agency,” insert “the Natural...

      305. 305.(1) In Schedule 1, the Table is amended as follows....

      306. 306.In Schedule 2, in paragraph 1, after “the Environment Agency,”...

      307. 307.In Schedule 6, in the heading to Part 1, after...

      308. 308.(1) Schedule 7 is amended as follows.

      309. 309.(1) Schedule 8 is amended as follows.

      310. 310.Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Regulations 2008

      311. 311.(1) Regulation 2 is amended as follows.

      312. 312.In regulation 16, for “and Wales” substitute “, the Welsh...

      313. 313.Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009

      314. 314.Ozone-Depleting Substances (Qualifications) Regulations 2009

      315. 315.Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2009

      316. 316.(1) Regulation 3 is amended as follows.

      317. 317.In regulation 56(5), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”.

      318. 318.Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009

      319. 319.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      320. 320.(1) Regulation 3(2) is amended as follows.

      321. 321.In regulation 13(2)(d)(i), after “Environment Agency” insert “, the NRBW”....

      322. 322.(1) Regulation 83 is amended as follows.

      323. 323.(1) Regulation 86(2) is amended as follows.

      324. 324.Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) Order 2009

      325. 325.Infrastructure Planning (National Policy Statement Consultation) Regulations 2009

      326. 326.Major Accident Off-Site Emergency Plan (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009

      327. 327.(1) Regulation 2 is amended as follows.

      328. 328.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      329. 329.In regulations 9(3) and 10(1), for “Environment Agency” substitute “regulator”....

      330. 330.Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009

      331. 331.Flood Risk Regulations 2009

      332. 332.After regulation 8B insert— “Appropriate agency” The “appropriate agency” means— (a) in relation to a river...

      333. 333.In regulation 9(1), and in the heading to regulation 9,...

      334. 334.(1) Regulation 10 is amended as follows.

      335. 335.In regulation 11(2)(a), after “the Environment Agency” insert “or the...

      336. 336.(1) Regulation 12 is amended as follows.

      337. 337.(1) Regulation 13 is amended as follows.

      338. 338.(1) Regulation 14 is amended as follows.

      339. 339.(1) Regulation 15(1) is amended as follows.

      340. 340.In regulations 16 and 18, for “Environment Agency”, in each...

      341. 341.(1) Regulation 19 is amended as follows.

      342. 342.In regulation 20(8), for “Environment Agency” in the first place...

      343. 343.In regulation 21(4), for “Environment Agency”, in the first place...

      344. 344.In regulation 22, for “the Environment Agency” and “the Agency”...

      345. 345.(1) Regulation 23 is amended as follows.

      346. 346.In regulation 25, for “Environment Agency”, in each place where...

      347. 347.(1) Regulation 26 is amended as follows.

      348. 348.(1) Regulation 27 is amended as follows.

      349. 349.In regulation 28(1), for “the Environment Agency” and “the Agency”...

      350. 350.(1) Regulation 29 is amended as follows.

      351. 351.(1) Regulation 32 is amended as follows.

      352. 352.(1) Regulation 35(2) is amended as follows.

      353. 353.(1) Regulation 36 is amended as follows.

      354. 354.Eels (England and Wales) Regulations 2009

      355. 355.In regulation 2, in the appropriate places insert the following...

      356. 356.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      357. 357.In regulation 6(1)(e), after “Agency” insert “, where those certificates...

      358. 358.In regulation 7(2), after “Agency” insert “, where those documents...

      359. 359.In regulations 8, 12 to 14, 17, 20 and 21,...

      360. 360.(1) Regulation 26 is amended as follows.

      361. 361.In the Schedule, in paragraphs 3 to 5, for “Agency”,...

      362. 362.Infrastructure Planning (Interested Parties) Regulations 2010

      363. 363.Infrastructure Planning (Compulsory Acquisition) Regulations 2010

      364. 364.Mercury Export and Data (Enforcement) Regulations 2010

      365. 365.Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010

      366. 366.In regulation 5, for “the Countryside Council for Wales”, in...

      367. 367.In regulation 9(2), for the words from “sections 131, 132...

      368. 368.In regulation 9A(10), after “Forestry Commissioners,” insert “the Natural Resources...

      369. 369.In regulation 17(1), for “the Countryside Council for Wales” substitute...

      370. 370.(1) Regulation 56 is amended as follows.

      371. 371.In regulation 99(2), after “the Environment Agency” insert “in relation...

      372. 372.In regulation 127(2), after “the Environment Agency” insert “in relation...

      373. 373.(1) Regulation 129 is amended as follows.

      374. 374.Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2010

      375. 375.Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010

      376. 376.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      377. 377.(1) Regulation 32 is amended as follows.

      378. 378.(1) Regulation 33 is amended as follows.

      379. 379.In regulation 46, for “Agency's” and “Agency”, in each place...

      380. 380.(1) In regulations 58 and 59, for “Agency”, in each...

      381. 381.In regulations 61 and 63, for “Agency”, in each place...

      382. 382.In regulation 65, for “Agency” and “Agency's”, in each place...

      383. 383.(1) Regulation 108 is amended as follows.

      384. 384.In Schedule 2, in paragraph 2(1), (4) and (5), for...

      385. 385.In Part 2 of Schedule 23, after paragraph 11 insert—...

      386. 386.CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010

      387. 387.(1) Article 9 is amended as follows.

      388. 388.(1) Schedule 10 is amended as follows.

      389. 389.Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) Regulations 2010

      390. 390.Flood Risk Management Functions Order 2010

      391. 391.Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011

      392. 392.Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

      393. 393.(1) Regulation 4 is amended as follows.

      394. 394.In regulations 5 to 7, 8(1) and (2) and 9,...

      395. 395.In regulation 11(1)(b)(i), after “the Agency” insert “or the Natural...

      396. 396.In regulations 14, 18(1)(c), 19(1)(c), 22(b), 27 and 28(1), for...

      397. 397.Environment Agency (Levies) (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

      398. 398.In the title to the Regulations, for “Environment Agency” substitute...

      399. 399.(1) Regulation 1 is amended as follows.

      400. 400.(1) Regulation 2 is amended as follows.

      401. 401.In regulations 3 to 6 and 8 to 12, for...

      402. 402.Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

      403. 403.In regulation 3(1), in the appropriate place insert— “appropriate body”...

      404. 404.For regulation 9 substitute— Directions to the appropriate body (1) An appropriate authority may give directions to an appropriate...

      405. 405.In regulations 10(2), 25 and 28(1), for “Environment Agency” substitute...

      406. 406.For regulation 29 substitute— Procedure for registration (1) This regulation applies to— (a) registration of a carrier...

      407. 407.(1) Regulation 30 is amended as follows.

      408. 408.In regulation 32(1)(b) and (2), for “Agency” substitute “appropriate body”....

      409. 409.In regulations 34, 35(6), 37 to 40 and 46, for...

      410. 410.(1) In Schedule 1, paragraph 13 is amended as follows....

      411. 411.Environmental Protection (Controls on Ozone-Depleting Substances) Regulations 2011

      412. 412.Infrastructure Planning (Changes to, and Revocation of, Development Consent Orders) Regulations 2011

      413. 413.Incidental Flooding and Coastal Erosion (England) Order 2011

      414. 414.(1) Article 3 is amended as follows.

      415. 415.(1) Article 4 is amended as follows.

      416. 416.(1) Article 6 is amended as follows.

      417. 417.In article 8, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

      418. 418.Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012

      419. 419.(1) Regulation 3(1) is amended as follows.

      420. 420.(1) Regulation 20 is amended as follows.

      421. 421.(1) Regulation 27 is amended as follows.

      422. 422.(1) Regulation 45(5) is amended as follows.

      423. 423.In regulations 52(4) and 73(3)(a), after “Environment Act 1995” insert...

      424. 424.In regulation 86, after paragraph (1) insert—

      425. 425.In regulation 87, after paragraph (1) insert—

      426. 426.In Schedule 5, in paragraphs 3(2) and (11) and 6(8),...

      427. 427.In Schedule 10, in paragraph 1(1)(a)(ii), for “where A’s registered...

    5. SCHEDULE 5

      WELSH STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

      1. 1.Countryside Access (Draft Maps) (Wales) Regulations 2001

      2. 2.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      3. 3.In regulations 3 to 7, for “Council”, in each place...

      4. 4.In Schedule 1, after “Forestry Commission” insert “(where land included...

      5. 5.Countryside Access (Local Access Forums) (Wales) Regulations 2001

      6. 6.In regulations 10(2)(d) and 15(9), for “the Countryside Council for...

      7. 7.(1) Regulation 17 is amended as follows.

      8. 8.Wildlife and Countryside (Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2002

      9. 9.(1) Regulation 2 is amended as follows.

      10. 10.In regulations 3(g), 6 to 10, 12 to 14, 16...

      11. 11.Countryside Access (Appeals Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2002

      12. 12.Countryside Access (Provisional and Conclusive Maps) (Wales) Regulations 2002

      13. 13.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      14. 14.In regulations 3 to 10, for “Council”, in each place...

      15. 15.In Schedule 1, after “The Environment Agency” and “Forestry Commission”...

      16. 16.Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Wales) Regulations 2002

      17. 17.Countryside Access (Dedication of Land as Access Land) (Wales) Regulations 2003

      18. 18.In regulation 2(1), omit the definition of “the Council”.

      19. 19.(1) Regulation 4(4) is amended as follows.

      20. 20.Countryside Access (Exclusion or Restriction of Access) (Wales) Regulations 2003

      21. 21.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      22. 22.In regulations 12(1) and 14(7) and (9), for “Council”, in...

      23. 23.Coast Protection (Notices) (Wales) Regulations 2003

      24. 24.Water Industry (Prescribed Conditions) (Undertakers Wholly or Mainly in Wales) Regulations 2004

      25. 25.Landfill Allowances Scheme (Wales) Regulations 2004

      26. 26.Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes (Wales) Regulations 2004

      27. 27.Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005

      28. 28.In regulation 5(1), in the appropriate place insert— “NRBW” (“CANC”)...

      29. 29.In regulation 11, after paragraph (a) insert—

      30. 30.In the following provisions, for “Agency”, in each place where...

      31. 31.In the heading to Part 8, for “Agency's” substitute “NRBW's”....

      32. 32.In the following provisions, for “Agency”, in each place where...

      33. 33.In regulation 65A(1), for “the Environment Agency” substitute “the NRBW”....

      34. 34.In regulations 70 and 71(3), for “Agency”, in each place...

      35. 35.(1) Schedule 7 is amended as follows.

      36. 36.In Schedule 10, in the Form of Fixed Penalty Notices,...

      37. 37.Town and Country Planning (Local Development Plan) (Wales) Regulations 2005

      38. 38.Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2006

      39. 39.Contaminated Land (Wales) Regulations 2006

      40. 40.In regulations 5(1), 7(1)(o) and 13(3)(b), and in Schedule 3,...

      41. 41. —.Controls on Dogs (Non-application to Designated Land) (Wales) Order 2007

      42. 42.Zoonoses (Monitoring) (Wales) Regulations 2007

      43. 43.Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (Wales) Regulations 2007

      44. 44.(1) In regulation 2(1), the definition of “consultation bodies” is...

      45. 45.In regulation 5(7)(d), omit “by the Countryside Council for Wales”....

      46. 46.Nitrate Pollution Prevention (Wales) Regulations 2008

      47. 47.(1) Regulation 6 is amended as follows.

      48. 48.In regulations 7(1)(a), 8(3) and 13A to 13D, for “Agency”,...

      49. 49.In regulation 49, for “Environment Agency” substitute “NRBW”.

      50. 50.In Schedule 4, in paragraph 19(1) and (2), for “Agency”...

      51. 51.Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (Wales) Regulations 2009

      52. 52.(1) Regulation 10 is amended as follows.

      53. 53.(1) Regulation 11 is amended as follows.

      54. 54.In regulation 31(2), for “the Environment Agency” substitute “the Natural...

      55. 55.Crime and Disorder Strategies (Prescribed Descriptions) (Wales) Order 2009

      56. 56.Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Undetermined Reviews of Old Mineral Permissions) (Wales) Regulations 2009

      57. 57.Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Silage, Slurry and Agriculture Fuel Oil) (Wales) Regulations 2010

      58. 58.(1) Regulation 2(1) is amended as follows.

      59. 59.In regulations 3(1)(c)(i) and 7 to 9, and in Schedule...

      60. 60.Environmental Civil Sanctions (Wales) Order 2010

      61. 61.Llangollen and Corwen Railway Order 2010

      62. 62.In article 9(8)(a) and the heading to article 21, for...

      63. 63.In Schedule 4, for “Environment Agency”, in each place where...

      64. 64.Sea Fish (Specified Area) (Prohibition of Fixed Engines) (Wales) Order 2010

      65. 65.Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) Order 2011

      66. 66.In articles 18(1) and 19(1), after “by or on behalf...

      67. 67.In article 25(1), for “the Countryside Council for Wales”, in...

      68. 68.Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Information Appeals (Wales) Regulations 2011

      69. 69.Recycling, Preparation for Re-use and Composting Targets (Monitoring and Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2011

      70. 70.In regulation 2, in the definition of “the WasteDataFlow system”,...

      71. 71.In regulation 3(1), for “the Environment Agency” substitute “the Natural...

      72. 72.Incidental Flooding and Coastal Erosion (Wales) Order 2011

      73. 73.In article 3(3), for “the Environment Agency” substitute “the Natural...

      74. 74.(1) Article 3 is amended as follows.

      75. 75.(1) Article 4 is amended as follows.

      76. 76.(1) Article 6 is amended as follows.

      77. 77.In article 8, for “Agency”, in each place where it...

      78. 78.Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012

      79. 79.(1) Article 27(3) is amended as follows.

      80. 80.(1) In Schedule 4, the Table is amended as follows....

    6. SCHEDULE 6

      OTHER SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION

      1. 1.Security and Emergency Measures (Water and Sewerage Undertakers) Direction 1998

      2. 2.Environment Agency (River Dee) (Limitation of Salmon and Sea Trout) Order 2004

      3. 3.In the title to the Order and in article 1,...

      4. 4.In articles 5 and 9, for “Agency” substitute “appropriate agency”....

      5. 5.Environment Agency (Limitation of Net Fishing Licences) (Wales) Order 2009

      6. 6.In the title to the Order and in article 1(1),...

      7. 7.(1) Article 2 is amended as follows.

      8. 8.In articles 3 and 4, for “Agency's” and “Agency”, in...

      9. 9.In article 5, for paragraph (1) substitute—

      10. 10.(1) Article 6 is amended as follows.

      11. 11.In article 7(1), for “Agency's” and “Agency” substitute “NRBW's” and...

      12. 12.(1) The Schedule is amended as follows.

    7. SCHEDULE 7

      TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND SAVINGS

      1. PART 1 General provisions

        1. 1.Interpretation

        2. 2.Continuity of exercise of functions

        3. 3.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a function (“the old...

        4. 4.The provisions of this Part— (a) are without prejudice to...

      2. PART 2 Directions

        1. 5.General directions

        2. 6.The River Basin Districts Surface Water and Groundwater Classification (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Direction 2009

        3. 7.The River Basin Districts Typology, Standards and Groundwater threshold values (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Directions 2010

      3. PART 3 Provisions relating to amendments of specific enactments

        1. 8.Environmental Protection Act 1990

        2. 9.Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999

        3. 10.Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations 2002

        4. 11.Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005

        5. 12.Environmental Civil Sanctions (Wales) Order 2010

      4. PART 4 Provisions relating to abolition of CCW

        1. 13.Interpretation

        2. 14.Final statement of accounts in relation to CCW

        3. 15.Final report in relation to CCW

  13. Explanatory Note