Part 3

Miscellaneous

Powers of entry

Extension of Environment Agency’s powers of entry
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In section 169 of the WRA (powers of entry for enforcement purposes), for subsection (2) there is substituted—
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The powers conferred by subsection (1) above in relation to any premises shall include power, in order to obtain information for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above—
a
to carry out experimental borings or other works on those premises; and
b
to install and keep monitoring and other apparatus there.
S. 71 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(r) (with Sch. 3 para. 67)