# The Operations in Areas of Archaeological Importance (Forms of Notice etc.) Regulations 1984, Note: Explanatory note


These regulations, which apply only to England and Wales, prescribe for the purposes of Part II (Archaeological Areas) of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979:—
(1) the form of operations notice to be served before operations which disturb the ground, flooding operations, and tipping operations are carried out;
(2) the form of certificate to accompany an operations notice;
(3) the steps to be taken by a district council or a London borough council on whom an operations notice is served; and
(4) the form of notice of intention to excavate to be served by an investigating authority for an area of archaeological importance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1984/1285/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/operations-in-areas-of-archaeological-importance-forms-of-notice-etc-regulations-1984/note
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