SCHEDULE 2ACTS OF PARLIAMENT

PART 1 Public General Acts

287

After section 167 insert—

167A

Consultation in relation to works affecting flood and coastal erosion risks

1

Before exercising a function to which this section applies in a manner which may affect a flood or coastal erosion risk (within the meaning of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010) in Wales, the Agency must consult the NRBW.

2

Before exercising a function to which this section applies in a manner which may affect a flood or coastal erosion risk (within that meaning) in England, the NRBW must consult the Agency.

3

This section applies to any function under—

a

section 109;

b

the flood risk management work provisions;

c

byelaws made under paragraph 5 of Schedule 25.