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Contents

Executive Summary

Glossary of Acronyms

1. Introduction

1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Approach to the Study
1.3 Structure of this Report

2. The Need for and Purpose of a Risk Assessment Method

2.1 The Current System
2.2 The Future of Regulation and Charging
2.3 Key Decision Criteria in Appraisal of Risk Assessment Methods

3. Other Risk Assessment Schemes

3.1 Introduction
3.2 UK Schemes in Other Areas
3.3 Schemes in Other Countries
3.4 Schemes for LAPC

4. Development of Risk Assessment Methods

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Method 1 - Simple Rating of Processes
4.3 Method 2 - Simple Screening Approach
4.4 Method 3 - Revised OPRA
4.5 Method 4 - Simplified Version of OPRA for IPC

5. Linking Risk Assessment to Inspection Planning & Charging

5.1 Inspection Planning
5.2 Charging

6. Appraisal of Costs and Benefits

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Costs and Benefits for Local Authorities
6.3 Costs and Benefits for Operators
6.4 Implications for the Environment

7. Conclusions and Recommendations

7.1 Conclusions
7.2 Recommendations

8. 8. References and Bibliography

8.1 8.1 References
8.2 8.2 Bibliography

Annex 1: Participants at Seminar and Copy of Agenda
Annex 2: Main Conclusions of Seminar
Annex 3: Use of Risk Assessment Methods on Example Processes
Annex 4: Estimated Effects on Charges
Annex 5: Copy of Contract Specification

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Published 21 November 2000

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