In this Part, a “relevant reference” (“cyfeiriad perthnasol”) means a reference which has effect as a reference to the Environment Agency.

In the Dee Conservancy Act 1889, any relevant reference is to be treated as a reference to the Natural Resources Body for Wales.

In the Dee and Clwyd River Authority Act 1973, any relevant reference is to be treated as a reference to the Environment Agency and the Natural Resources Body for Wales acting jointly.