Coast Protection Act, 1963

Determination by the Commissioners.

4.—(1) On completion of a preliminary examination under section 3 of this Act, the Commissioners shall—

(a) determine that the circumstances are not such as to warrant a full examination and the preparation and execution of a coast protection scheme, or

(b) determine that the circumstances are such that the preparation and execution of a coast protection scheme is feasible.

(2) Where the Commissioners make a determination pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section, they shall so report to the promoting authority and shall set out in the report in such manner and such detail as they consider necessary the reasons upon which the determination is based.

(3) Where the Commissioners make a determination pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section, they shall inform the promoting authority and at the same time transmit to that authority a report (accompanied by such maps or plans as they may consider necessary) setting out in such manner and detail as they may consider necessary the extent of the land and other property being damaged or liable to be endangered, the works which they consider practicable and desirable to prevent the continuance of the encroachment of the sea and an estimate of the cost of such works.