§ `( )—(1) The National Rivers Authority shall prepare and publish a plan in respect of the matters identified in subsection (2) below, for the purposes of the effective carrying out of its functions and, in particular, of promoting the cleanliness of water and the conservation and enhancement of the natural environment in relation to rivers.
§ (2) The Plan published under subsection (1) above shall include information on and as appropriate measures in respect of—
- (a) the state of cleanliness of waters in England and Wales, including their chemical quality and levels of compliance with notified water quality objectives;
- (b) discharges of sewage effluents and trade effluents in breach of consent levels and the monitoring of compliance in respect of all such consents;
- (c) the prescription by the Authority of precautions to be taken by specified persons for the prevention of pollution;
- (d) a programme of works and operations to prevent, remedy, or mitigate pollution;
- (e) levels of charges to be imposed by the Authority on persons in respect of discharges and the creation of pollution;
- (f) the conservation and enhancement of sites of natural beauty or amenity, and the conservation of flora and fauna;
- (g) the preservation and promotion of public access to waters in areas of natural beauty or amenity, and their use for recreational purposes;
- (h) the conservation, redistribution and augmentation of water resources;
- (i)the general supervision of land drainage and flood protection including a programme of works on designated main rivers and sea defences;
- (j) the conservation, maintenance, improvement and development of salmon, trout, freshwater and eel fisheries in inland waters; and,
- (k) the carrying out of navigation, conservancy and harbour authority functions.'.