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Environment Agency Approaches - England and Wales

Environment Agency Approaches - England and Wales. Chris Howes - Compliance Assessment & Enforcement Policy Manager. 5 Principles of Better Regulation UK Government Better Regulation Taskforce. Transparent Accountable Consistent Proportionate Targeted (outcome focussed)

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Environment Agency Approaches - England and Wales

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  1. Environment Agency Approaches - England and Wales Chris Howes - Compliance Assessment & Enforcement Policy Manager

  2. 5 Principles of Better RegulationUK Government Better Regulation Taskforce • Transparent • Accountable • Consistent • Proportionate • Targeted (outcome focussed) • Our 6th principle!: Practicable

  3. Structure of OPRA • Complexity • number of activities, scale, multi-media etc • Location • receptors, habitats, water courses etc • Emissions • index used for air,land, water - annual load limits • Operator Performance • Management systems and compliance history

  4. Environment Agency Innovative approaches • Risk based: charges; inspection; enforcement • Provision of information • Spotlight (benchmarking) • Environmental Disclosure Reporting • Penalties • Focus on environmental outcomes

  5. Environment Agency Approaches - England and Wales Chris Howes - Compliance Assessment & Enforcement Policy Manager

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