# The Code of Practice on Environmental Procedures for Flood Defence Operating Authorities (Environment Agency) Approval Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LAND DRAINAGE
Made 5th December 1996
Laid before Parliament 5th December 1996
Coming into force 1st January 1997
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretary of State for Wales, (“the Ministers”), in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 9(1) and 56(3) of the Environment Act 1995 and after consulting in accordance with section 9(3) of that Act hereby jointly make the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3061/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/code-of-practice-on-environmental-procedures-for-flood-defence-operating-authorities-environment-agency-approval-order-1996/introduction
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