SCHEDULE 1 Risk Management: Designation of Features
Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (2010 c 29) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 1 Risk Management: Designation of Features

Section 30

“Designating authorityâ€

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In this Schedule “designating authority†means—

(a)     the Environment Agency,

[(aa)     the Natural Resources Body for Wales,]

(b)     a lead local flood authority,

(c)     a district council (whether or not it is a lead local flood authority), and

(d)     an internal drainage board.

“Responsible authorityâ€

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(1)     The responsible authority in relation to a structure or feature designated under this Schedule is the authority which made the designation, unless sub-paragraph (2) applies.

(2)     If an authority has adopted a designation in accordance with sub-paragraph (3), the responsible authority in relation to the designated structure or feature is the adopting authority.

(3)     A designating authority may adopt a designation if—

(a)     the authority which made the designation no longer has relevant functions,

(b)     the authority proposing to adopt the designation has relevant functions, and

(c)     the designation has not already been adopted by another authority.

(4)     In sub-paragraph (3) “relevant functions†means flood or coastal erosion risk management functions which may be affected by the existence or location of the designated structure or feature.

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In this Schedule

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