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) Our 6th principle!: Practicable
Structure of OPRA Complexity Location Emissions Operator Performance 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
Environment Agency Innovative approaches Risk based: charges; inspection; enforcement Provision of information Spotlight (benchmarking) Environmental Disclosure Reporting Penalties Focus on environmental outcomes
Environment Agency Approaches - England and Wales Chris Howes - Compliance Assessment & Enforcement Policy Manager