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[F1PART IE+W+SINTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

Textual Amendments

F1Regulations revoked (E.W.) (1.4.2010 except so far as relating to the revocation in relation to W. of reg. 36 and specified words in reg. 3(3), 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), regs. 1(2)(4)(b), 133(3) (with regs. 125, 134)

Relevant authorities in relation to marine areas and European marine sitesE+W+S

5.  For the purposes of these Regulations the relevant authorities, in relation to a marine area or European marine site, are such of the following as have functions in relation to land or waters within or adjacent to that area or site–

(a)a nature conservation body;

(b)a county council, district council, London borough council or, in Scotland, a regional, islands or district council;

(c)the National Rivers Authority, a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker, or an internal drainage board;

(d)a navigation authority within the meaning of the Water Resources Act 1991(1);

(e)a harbour authority within the meaning of the Harbours Act 1964(2);

(f)a lighthouse authority;

(g)[F2the Scottish Environment Protection Agency] or a district salmon fishery board;

(h)a local fisheries committee constituted under the Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966(3) or any authority exercising the powers of such a committee;

[F3(i)a National Park authority established by order under section 6 of the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000.]]

(1)

The expression “navigation authority” is defined in section 221(1) of that Act.

(2)

The expression “harbour authority” is defined in section 57 of that Act.