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Operating authority

Operating authority

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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]

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


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