# The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994, Regulation 5: Relevant authorities in relation to marine areas and European marine sites

Extent: E+W+S

For the purposes of these Regulations the relevant authorities, in relation to a marine area or European marine site, are such of the following as have functions in relation to land or waters within or adjacent to that area or site–
(a) a nature conservation body;
(b) a county council, district council, London borough council or, in Scotland, a regional, islands or district council;
(c) the National Rivers Authority, a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker, or an internal drainage board;
(d) a navigation authority within the meaning of the Water Resources Act 1991;
(e) a harbour authority within the meaning of the Harbours Act 1964;
(f) a lighthouse authority;
(g) the Scottish Environment Protection Agency or a district salmon fishery board;
(h) a local fisheries committee constituted under the Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966 or any authority exercising the powers of such a committee;
(i) a National Park authority established by order under section 6 of the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2716/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-natural-habitats-c-regulations-1994/regulation-5
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