# The Code of Practice on Environmental Procedures for Flood Defence Operating Authorities (Environment Agency) Approval Order 1996, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
By this order, the Secretary of State and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food approve, in accordance with section 9 of the Environment Act 1995, the “Code of Practice on Environmental Procedures for Flood Defence Operating Authorities” issued by them.
Copies of the code of practice can be obtained, free of charge, quoting reference PB 2906 from MAFF Publications, London SE99 7TP or from the Welsh Office, Cathays Park, CF1 3NQ.

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