Figure C1: Proposed NES development process for contaminated land
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This figure is a flowchart showing the process for the development of a national Environmental Standard. This flowchart is a linear flowchart broken into 9 main stages of development. The content of the flow chart is as follows:
1. Scoping
- Cabinet or group leaders’ approval to scope
- Problem definition
- Identify priority issues
- Identify policy context
- Convene policy group
- Prepare scoping report
- Is NES the most appropriate tool?
- If NO: Consider other tools
2. Discussion document
- If YES: Convene technical working group
- Develop discussion document
- Commence cost-benefit analysis
- Prepare Cabinet paper
- Cabinet approval to consult
3. Public notification
- Public notification
4. Submission period
- Submission period
5. Analysis of submissions
- Analysis of submissions
- Prepare report on submissions
- Negotiation with key stakeholders
6. Final proposal to the Minister
- Complete cost-benefit analysis
- Prepare report and recommendations
7. Minister consults colleagues
- Cabinet approval to draft regulation
8. Legal drafting
- Legal drafting of the standard
- Cabinet approval for regulation
9. Draft becomes regulation
- Draft becomes regulation
