# The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, Regulation 6: Relevant authorities in relation to marine areas and European marine sites

Extent: E+W

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, county borough council, district council or London borough council;
(c) the Environment Agency;
(d) the Marine Management Organisation;
(e) a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker, or an internal drainage board;
(f) a navigation authority within the meaning of the Water Resources Act 1991 ;
(g) a harbour authority within the meaning of the Harbours Act 1964 ;
(h) a lighthouse authority;
(i) an inshore fisheries and conservation authority established under Part 6 of the Marine Act (management of inshore fisheries);
(j) the River Tweed Commission ; and
(k) a National Park authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1012/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-of-habitats-and-species-regulations-2017/regulation-6
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