Part 3

Flood risk assessment, maps and plans

Flood risk management plans

Flood risk management plans: approval and publication
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1
After considering a flood risk management plan submitted to them under section 27(1) or in pursuance of section 31(3)(b) or subsection (4) of this section, the Scottish Ministers may—
a
approve it (in whole or in part and with or without modifications), or
b
reject it.
2
Before determining whether or not to approve a plan, the Scottish Ministers may request such further information and carry out such further investigations and consultation as they consider appropriate.
3
The Scottish Ministers must advise SEPA in writing of their reasons for their determination under subsection (1) in relation to a plan.
4
Where the Scottish Ministers reject a plan, they must return the plan to SEPA and direct it to resubmit the plan with—
a
such modifications as the direction may specify, and
b
any further modifications which SEPA considers appropriate,
by such date as the direction may specify.
5
Where the Scottish Ministers approve a plan, SEPA must—
a
publish the approved plan in such manner as it considers appropriate,
b
make copies of it available for public inspection,
c
make copies of it available to the public, and
d
publicise the publication of the approved plan.
6
In making copies of the plan available to the public under subsection (5)(c), SEPA may charge a reasonable price for each copy.