Explanatory note

England and Wales

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order confirms a Scheme submitted by the Natural Resources Body for Wales and the Environment Agency making provision for—

(a)

the abolition of the Powysland Internal Drainage District;

(b)

the creation of a new Internal Drainage District for the Welsh land previously within the Powysland Internal Drainage District;

(c)

provision that the Natural Resources Body for Wales shall be the drainage board in respect of the new district; and

(d)

matters supplemental to or consequential on the alternation of boundaries.

The map detailing the transfer of land from the Powysland Internal Drainage District to the Powysland (Wales) Internal Drainage District is available for inspection during office hours at the offices of the Natural Resources Body for Wales and Cambria House, 29 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0TP and the Environment Agency at Sapphire East, 550 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull B91 1QT.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.