Operating authority

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 boards, the Environment Agency and local authorities.

References

  1. ↑ "Land Drainage Act 1991". www.legislation.gov.uk.
  2. ↑ "Water Resources Act 1991". www.legislation.gov.uk.
  3. ↑ "Internal Drainage Board Review – Final Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2008.