# Environment Act 1995, Section 81B: Functions of relevant Welsh public authorities etc.

Extent: W

(1) The following persons must have regard to the policies published by the Welsh Ministers in the strategy when exercising any function of a public nature that could affect the quality of air in Wales—
(a) local authorities in Wales;
(b) relevant Welsh public authorities.
(2) In this Part, “relevant Welsh public authority” means a person designated in accordance with subsection (3) as a relevant Welsh public authority.
(3) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations designate a person as a relevant Welsh public authority if (and only if) that person is a “devolved Welsh authority” within the meaning of section 157A(1)(a) of the Government of Wales Act 2006.
(3A) Regulations under subsection (3) may not designate the Office of Environmental Governance Wales as a relevant Welsh public authority.
(4) Before making regulations under subsection (3), the Welsh Ministers must consult—
(a) the person that is proposed to be designated, and
(b) such other persons as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/81B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-act-1995/section-81B
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