Figure 2: Development process for a national environmental standard
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This flow diagram of the NES development process start with a Public process phase comprising a Scoping proposal with stakeholders. This leads to a Discussion document. This is the informal process.
The Public process continues by Public notification and a Submissions period. This is a 9-week formal process.
Close of submissions is followed by a phase of Analysis which leads to a Report on submissions. The report and recommendations (including a section 32 RMA cost-benefit analysis, and a Regulatory Impact Assessment are completed and a Final proposal to the Minister is made. The Minister consults his colleague, Report and recommendations are released and legal drafting of the standard takes place. Eventually, the Draft becomes regulation.
