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An '''operating authority''' is a body empowered under the [[Land Drainage Act 1991]] or [[Water Resources Act 1991]] to undertake land drainage or flood protection work in [[England]] and [[Wales]]. Operating authorities include [[Internal Drainage Board|Internal Drainage Boards]], the [[Environment Agency]] and [[Local Authorities]].<ref>[http://www.defra.gov.uk/environ/fcd/policy/idbrev/report.pdf Internal Drainage Board Review - Final Report]</ref>