This Order approves the Code of Practice on Conservation, Access and Recreation which was laid before each House of Parliament on 6th March 2000. The Code gives practical guidance to water and sewerage undertakers and the Environment Agency relating to their environmental and recreational duties under sections 3 and 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 and sections 6(1), 7 and 8 of the Environment Act 1995 and seeks to promote desirable practices in these fields.