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Regulatory Impact Assessment template

Download and print versions: PDF [PDF 28KB, 2 pages] MS Word [MS Word 53KB, 2 pages].

This template will help you structure your RIA. Remember that the RIA should be a stand-alone document.

Sections 1-8

Sections 1-8 should be completed for the initial, partial and full RIA.

  1. Title of proposal
  2. Purpose and intended effect
    • Objective
    • Background
    • Rationale for government intervention
  3. Consultation
    • Within government
    • Public Consultation
  4. Options
  5. Costs and Benefits
    • Sectors and groups affected
    • Benefits
    • Costs
  6. Small Firms Impact Test
  7. Competition Assessment
  8. Enforcement, sanctions and monitoring

Sections 9-12

Sections 9-12 should be completed after consultation and included in the full RIA.

  1. Implementation and delivery plan
  2. Post-implementation review
  3. Summary and Recommendation
Summary costs and benefits table
Option Total benefit per annum: economic, environmental, social Total cost per annum:
- economic, environmental, social
- policy and administrative
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  1. Declaration and publication

I have read the regulatory impact assessment and I am satisfied that the benefits justify the costs

Signed …………………………

Date

Minister's name, title, department

Contact point for enquiries and comments: name, address, telephone number and email address.

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