20(1)Conferring on regulators functions with respect to the monitoring and inspection of—E+W+S
(a)the carrying on of regulated activities, or
(b)regulated structures or obstructions.
(2)Authorising regulators to appoint suitable persons to exercise any such functions and conferring on persons so appointed powers such as those specified in—
(a)sections 169 to 174 of the Water Resources Act 1991;
(b)section 108(4) of the Environment Act 1995;
(c)regulation 26 of the Eels (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3344);
(d)sections 31 and 32 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975.
(3)Functions which may be conferred in reliance on sub-paragraph (1) include—
(a)power to take samples or to make copies of information;
(b)power to arrange for preventive or remedial action to be taken at the expense of holders of permits.
(4)In sub-paragraph (1) “regulated structures or obstructions” means structures or obstructions which—
(a)may be the subject of notices served by regulators under the regulations, or
(b)may be subject to requirements imposed under the regulations.