Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these regulations—

• “the Act” means the Mineral Workings Act 1985;

• “the 1949 Act” means the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949^f1;

• “works notice” means a notice under section 8(4) of the Act of a proposal to carry out works on land under section 89(2) of the 1949 Act without the consent of all persons interested in the land;

• “the authority” means the local authority by whom a works notice is given;

• “application to the Secretary of State” means an application under section 8(6) of the Act for a decision whether or not works under section 89(2) of the 1949 Act may be carried out without the consent of all persons interested in the land;

• “relevant operations” has the same meaning as in section 89(2) of the 1949 Act.