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]
References
- ^ "Land Drainage Act 1991". www.legislation.gov.uk.
- ^ "Water Resources Act 1991". www.legislation.gov.uk.
- ^ "Internal Drainage Board Review – Final Report" (PDF).
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