Article 13 Protection for Environment Agency

Subject to paragraph (3), AB Ports shall not exercise the powers under article 8 (Power to dredge in Humber) except after prior consultation with, and in accordance with plans approved by, the Environment Agency.

The approval of plans under paragraph (1) above shall not be unreasonably withheld but may be granted subject to reasonable conditions.

This article shall not apply to such maintenance dredging as may be required from time to time in order to allow continued access to the works.

Any dispute under this article shall be referred to and settled by a single arbitrator to be agreed between the parties or, failing agreement, to be appointed on the application of either party (after notice in writing to the other) by the President of the Institution of Civil Engineers.