Land Drainage and Flood Defence Responsibilities, 4th Edition

Title: Land Drainage and Flood Defence Responsibilities, 4th Edition
Author: ICE
ISBN: 0727733893 / 9780727733894
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 136
Publisher: ICE Publishing
Year: 2009
Availability: Out of Stock

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First published in 1983, this guide has established itself as a popular text for civil engineers and professionals, from a range of disciplines, concerned with the practice of land drainage and the legal implications of drainage operations.This fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect the significant changes in legislation and statutory bodies since the last edition was published. This includes the move to a risk-based approach in environment management and the planning process, resulting in greater control of development on flood plains.

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Chapter 1 : Outline of Responsibilities and Statutes
Chapter 2 : Government Departments
Chapter 3 : Environment Agency
Chapter 4 : Internal Drainage Boards
Chapter 5 : Local Authorities
Chapter 6 : Riparian Owners
Chapter 7 : Differentiation Between Land Drainage and Sewerage
Chapter 8 : Development Either Side of a Watercourse
Chapter 9 : Extension of The ‘Main River’ Designation of Watercourses
Chapter 10 : Development Planning and Management
Chapter 11 : Development In Floodplains
Chapter 12 : Roadside Ditches
Chapter 13 : Culverted Watercourses
Chapter 14 : Grants and Contributions
Chapter 15 : Mining Subsidence and Land Drainage
Chapter 16 : Sea Defence and Coast Protection
Chapter 17 : Land Drainage and The Environment

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Appendix 1 : Relevant Statutes, Statutory Instruments, EU Legislation and Current Government Policy Guidance to Which Reference is Made
Appendix 2 : List of Cases to Which Reference is Made
Appendix 3 : Useful Addresses
Index