Commentary Environment Act 1995
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.