197.Paragraphs 51 to 53 concern amendments to the Environment Act 1995.
198.Paragraph 52 amends section 6 of the Environment Act 1995 to provide the Environment Agency with general supervision over all flood and coastal erosion risk management matters.
199.Paragraph 53 repeals sections 14 to 19 and Schedules 4 and 5. These provisions are no longer needed in the light of provisions for Regional Flood and Coastal Committees under sections 22 to 26 of this Act.
Commentary Environment Act 1995