Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/57/part/IV
Timestamp: 2018-02-25 20:14:55
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4']

Part IVE+W FLOOD DEFENCE
C1Pt. IV (ss. 105-113): functions transferred to the Environment Agency (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 2(1)(a)(iii) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3 (with art. 4)
C2S. 105 excluded (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 19, 120(2), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 13(2), Sch. 23 Pt. II para. 23 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
(1)Without prejudice to any scheme for the appointment of local flood defence committees and subject to subsection (2) below, the [F3Agency] shall arrange for all its functions relating to flood defence under the following provisions of this Act and the M2Land Drainage Act 1991 to be carried out by regional flood defence committees, so that those functions of the [F3Agency] are carried out—
(b)in cases involving the areas of more than one regional flood defence committee, by such committee, or jointly by such committees, as may be determined in accordance with arrangements made by the [F3Agency].
(2)The [F3Agency] shall not make arrangements for the carrying out by any other body, or by any committee, of any of its functions with respect to—
(a)the issuing of levies (within the meaning of the M3Local Government Finance Act 1988); or
and nothing in this section shall enable the [F3Agency] to authorise any such other body or any committee to borrow money for purposes connected with the [F3Agency’s] functions relating to flood defence.
(3)The [F3Agency] may give a regional flood defence committee a direction of a general or specific character as to the carrying out of any function relating to flood defence, other than one of its internal drainage functions, so far as the carrying out of that function appears to the [F3Agency] likely to affect materially the [F3Agency’s] management of water for purposes other than flood defence.
(5)In subsection (3) above “internal drainage functions” means the functions of the [F3Agency] under sections 108, 139 and 140 below and the following provisions of the M4Land Drainage Act 1991, that is to say—
(a)sections 2 to 9 (transfer to the [F3Agency] and supervision by the [F3Agency]of the functions of internal drainage boards);
(c)sections 57 and 58(1) (provisions with respect to contributions by the [F3Agency] to the expenses of internal drainage boards and the expenses of the [F3Agency] as such a board).
F3Words in s. 106 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
C3S. 106 excluded (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 19, 120(2), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 13(2), Sch. 23 Pt. II para. 23 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
(1)This section has effect for conferring functions in relation to main rivers on the [F4Agency] which are functions of drainage boards in relation to other watercourses.
(2)Notwithstanding subsection (3) of section 21 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (power to secure compliance with drainage obligations), the powers of the [F4Agency] in relation to a main river shall, by virtue of this section, include the powers which under that section are exercisable otherwise than in relation to a main river by the drainage board concerned; and the provisions of that section shall have effect accordingly.
(3)The powers of the [F4Agency] in relation to a main river shall, by virtue of this section, include the powers which under section 25 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (powers for securing the maintenance of flow of watercourses) are exercisable in relation to an ordinary watercourse by the drainage board concerned; and the provisions of that section and section 27 of that Act shall have effect accordingly.
as they have effect in relation to an obligation to do work otherwise than in connection with a main river but as if the [F4Agency] were under a duty to take steps to commute the obligation and the references in those sections to the drainage board for the internal drainage district where the works fall to be done were omitted.
(6)The functions of the [F4Agency] by virtue of this section are in addition to the functions of the [F4Agency] which by virtue of the provisions of the M5Land Drainage Act 1991 are exercisable by the [F4Agency] concurrently with an internal drainage board.
F4Words in s. 107 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3 (with art. 4)
108 Schemes for transfer to the [F5Agency] of functions in relation to main river.E+W
(1)The [F5Agency] may at any time prepare and submit to either of the Ministers for confirmation a scheme making provision for the transfer to the [F5Agency] from any drainage body of—
and the [F5Agency] shall prepare such a scheme and submit it to one of the Ministers if it is directed to do so by that Minister.
(5)Where, under a scheme made by the [F5Agency] under this section, liabilities incurred in connection with drainage works are transferred to the [F5Agency] from a local authority, the [F5Agency] may require the local authority to make contributions to the [F5Agency] towards the discharge of the liabilities.
(6)If the amount to be paid by a local authority by way of contributions required under subsection (5) above is not agreed between the [F5Agency] and the local authority, it shall be referred to the arbitration of a single arbitrator appointed—
(7)The relevant Minister shall by regulations provide for the payment, subject to such exceptions or conditions as may be specified in the regulations, of compensation by the [F5Agency] to any officer or other employee of a drainage body who suffers loss of employment or loss or diminution of emoluments which is attributable to a scheme under this section or anything done in pursuance of such a scheme.
F5Words in s. 108 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3 (with art. 4)
(1)No person shall erect any structure in, over or under a watercourse which is part of a main river except with the consent of and in accordance with plans and sections approved by the [F6Agency].
(2)No person shall, without the consent of the [F6Agency], carry out any work of alteration or repair on any structure in, over or under a watercourse which is part of a main river if the work is likely to affect the flow of water in the watercourse or to impede any drainage work.
(3)No person shall erect or alter any structure designed to contain or divert the floodwaters of any part of a main river except with the consent of and in accordance with plans and sections approved by the [F6Agency].
(4)If any person carries out any work in contravention of this section the [F6Agency] may—
(5)Subsections (1) and (2) above shall not apply to any work carried out in an emergency; but a person carrying out any work excepted from those subsections by this subsection shall inform the [F6Agency] in writing as soon as practicable—
F6Words in s. 109 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3 (with art. 4)
C4S. 109 modified (16.3.1992) by London Government Act 1992 (c. iii), s. 32(9)(10)
C5S. 109 amended (16.3.1992) by Aire and Calder Navigation Act 1992 (c. iv), s. 33(12)
C6S. 109 amended (18.6.1992) by British Railways (No. 2) Act 1992 (c. xi), s. 42(8)
C7S. 109 amended (16.3.1992) by Midland Metro Act 1992 (c. vii), s. 21(9)
C8S. 109 excluded (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 42, s. 25(1) (with s. 30(1), Sch. 2 para. 9).
C9S. 109 applied (21.7.1994) by 1994 c. xv, s. 43(11)
C10S. 109 applied (with modifications) (7.3.1995) by S.I. 1995/519, arts. 3(9), 57-64
(1)The [F7Agency] may require the payment of an application fee by a person who applies to it for its consent under section 109 above; and the amount of that fee shall be £50 or such other sum as may be [F8prescribed].
(b)if the parties do not agree to arbitration, be referred to and determined by [F9the Minister] or the Secretary of State, according to whether the determination falls to be made in relation to England or Wales.
[F10(6)In subsection (1) above “prescribed” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, an order made by the Ministers; and any such order may make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different persons, circumstances or localities.]
F7Word in s. 110 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
F8Word in s. 110(1) substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (21.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 147(1) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1995/1983, art. 3
F9Words in s. 110(4)(b) substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (21.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 147(2) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1995/1983, art. 3
F10S. 110(6) inserted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (21.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 147(3) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1995/1983, art. 3
(1)Subject to subsection (2) below, the [F11Agency], with a view to improving the drainage of any land, may enter into an arrangement with a navigation authority or conservancy authority for any of the following purposes, that is to say—
(a)the transfer to the [F11Agency] of—
(b)the alteration or improvement by the [F11Agency] of any of the works of the navigation authority or conservancy authority;
(c)the making of payments by the [F11Agency] to the navigation authority or conservancy authority or by that authority to the [F11Agency] in respect of any matter for which provision is made by the arrangement.
(2)The exercise by the [F11Agency] of its power to enter into an arrangement under this section shall require the approval of the Ministers.
(3)Where the [F11Agency] is intending to enter into an arrangement under this section it shall publish a notice of its intention in such manner as may be directed by either of the Ministers.
(4)Where an arrangement has been made under this section, the [F11Agency] shall cause a notice under subsection (5) below to be published in the London Gazette in such form as may be prescribed by regulations made by one of the Ministers.
F11Words in s. 111 substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3 (with art. 4)
(b)irrigation other than spray irrigation; F12. . .
(c)warping; [F13and
(4)Nothing in this Part shall affect the powers exercisable by the [F14Agency] under any local Act, as they existed immediately before the coming into force of this Act.
F12Word in definition in s. 113(1) repealed (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
F13Words in definition in s. 113(1) added (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (21.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, s. 100(1) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1995/1983, art. 3
F14Word in s. 113(4) substituted (subject to other provisions of the amending Act) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 128 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3 (with art. 4)
C11S. 113 definitions of "main river" and "banks" applied by London Docklands Railway Act 1991 (c. xxiii), s. 7(2)(b)