Operating authority explained

An operating authority is a body empowered under the Land Drainage Act 1991[1] or Water Resources Act 1991[2] to undertake land drainage or flood protection work in England and Wales. Operating authorities include internal drainage boards, the Environment Agency and local authorities.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Land Drainage Act 1991 . www.legislation.gov.uk.
  2. Web site: Water Resources Act 1991 . www.legislation.gov.uk.
  3. Web site: Internal Drainage Board Review – Final Report . 2008-05-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081209151453/http://www.defra.gov.uk/environ/fcd/policy/idbrev/report.pdf . 2008-12-09 . dead .

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