287. After section 167 insert—E+W
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.”