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Key Projects and Outcomes

Last updated: 17 June 2009

  • Creation of NIEA-wide Environmental Crime Unit (December 2008)
  • Evaluate effectiveness of Environmental Management Systems as a measure of environmental compliance and performance (Jan 2009)
  • DARD/DOE Better Regulation and Simplification Review (March 2009)
  • Consult on revised NIEA Enforcement Policy (March 2009)
  • Develop a risk assessment methodology for environmental regulations (March 2009)
  • Review options for integrated environmental permitting (March 2009)
  • Scope and pilot system for online applications (March 2009)
  • Industry engagement to raise awareness and identify opportunities for compliance assistance; and
  • Maintain up to date guidance on NetRegsOpens in New window (opens website) and raise small and medium businesses' awareness.