|
Step 1 - Develop Consistency
Standardising reporting periods and units
Certifying each component as consistent with overall Scheme
Certifying any voluntary plans offered by NGOs or statutory bodies as consistent with the Scheme
Consultation!
Step 2 - Reporting
[I like the distinction first suggested to me by CCW in Wales: Monitoring Data is that information produced by the Conservation Agency (i.e. English Nature for the Solent) relating to the condition of the protected site; while Surveillance Data is that information gathered by the Relevant Authorities on usage of the site - data which in the main they collect already]
So the reporting process would cover:-
Monitoring and Surveillance data
Results of investigations into alleged adverse effects
Assignment of any new operations to Relevant Authorities
Report on action taken to reduce inconsistency
–if necessary
Periodic (annual?) summary report also looking at trends
Overall, the gains from the Process should be
•Complies with the law
•Matches Authority and Responsibility
•Takes account of social and economic factors
•Migrates towards consistency
•Eliminates duplication (by x-ref)
•Identifies anomalies and encourages their resolution
•Integrates other plans, incl non-statutory and Local Govt
•Gives enhanced status to ‘certified’ plans
•Offers transparency
•Clear process for dealing with alleged impacts
|
