Explanatory Memorandum

Environmental Better Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016

2016 CHAPTER 13

11 April 2016

Commentary on Sections

Part 5 – Amendments to the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006

Section 21: Appointment and powers of inspectors

Section 21 makes various amendments to the 2006 Order which transfer sole power from DRD to DOE to appoint officers to act on its behalf for the purposes of enforcing the relevant legislation relating to water quality of both private and public water supplies.