S.L. 549.167 Art. 1Citation and scope.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Assessment and Management of Flood Risks Regulations.

(2) The scope of these regulations is to tranpose Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the assessment and management of flood risks (Text with EEA relevance) which establishes a framework for the assessment and management of flood risks, aiming at the reduction of the adverse consequences for human health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic activity associated with floods.