# The Mining Dereliction (Compulsory Works) (Procedure) Regulations 1985, 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;
“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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1985/814/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mining-dereliction-compulsory-works-procedure-regulations-1985/regulation-2
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