(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of, and paragraph 21(a)(i) and (b) to Schedule 7 to, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
These Regulations make amendments to Northern Ireland legislation in the fields of water and floods. Part 2 amends the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and Part 3 amends the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 and the Water Environment (Floods Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.