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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2012/1903/article/13A</dc:identifier><dc:title>The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Establishment) Order 2012</dc:title><dc:subject>Public bodies</dc:subject><dc:subject>Environment</dc:subject><dc:subject scheme="SIheading">PUBLIC BODIES, WALES</dc:subject><dc:subject scheme="SIheading">ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, WALES</dc:subject><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2026-03-20</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2024-01-01</dct:valid>
					<dc:description>This Order, made under the Public Bodies Act 2011 (“the Act”), establishes a new statutory body, the Natural Resources Body for Wales (“the Body”), and provides for its form, purpose, membership, procedure, financial governance and initial functions.</dc:description>
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