Operating authority

An operating authority is a body empowered under the Land Drainage Act 1991^[1] or Water Resources Act 1991^[2] to undertake land drainage or flood protection work in England and Wales. Operating authorities include internal drainage boards, the Environment Agency and local authorities.^[3]

References

1. "Land Drainage Act 1991". www.legislation.gov.uk.
2. "Water Resources Act 1991". www.legislation.gov.uk.
3. "Internal Drainage Board Review – Final Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2008.