River Humber (Upper Pyewipe Outfall) Act 1992

2 Interpretation

(1) In this Act, unless the subject or context otherwise requires—

• “A.B. Ports” means Associated British Ports;

• “the Act of 1965” means the [1965 c. 56.] Compulsory Purchase Act 1965;

• “the Company” means CIBA-GEIGY Chemicals Limited;

• “the level of high water” means the level of mean high-water springs;

• “the level of low water” means the level of mean low-water springs;

• “limit of deviation” means the the limit of deviation shown on the deposited plan;

• “reference point” means Ordnance Survey National Grid reference point;

• “the river” means the river Humber;

• “tidal work” means so much of the works as is on, under or over tidal waters or tidal lands below the level of high water;

• “the tribunal” means the Lands Tribunal; and

• “the works” means the works authorised by Part II (Works, etc.) of this Act.

(2) All directions and distances stated in any description of works, powers or lands shall be construed as if the words “or thereabouts” were inserted after each direction and distance.

(3) Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this Act to Work No. 1 shall be construed as a reference to the work authorised by section 4 of this Act.

(4) If there shall be any inconsistency between any plans approved, requirements made or conditions or restrictions imposed under this Act, whether by A.B. Ports, the National Rivers Authority, an arbitrator or the Secretary of State, the views of the Secretary of State or, in the absence of such views, those of the arbitrator shall prevail.