Consistency and predictability Sample Clauses

Consistency and predictability. Rules and procedures relating to trade to be applied in a consistent, predictable and uniform manner so as to minimise uncertainty to the trade and trade related parties. Rules and procedures relating to trade to provide clear and precise procedural guidance to the appropriate authorities with standard policies and operating procedures and be applied in a non-discretionary manner;
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Consistency and predictability. The parties agree to take steps wherever possible, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their own administrative processes to the greatest extent possible. This will include, but is not limited to the use of: greater up-front guidance to industry; common streamlined generic terms of reference for assessments; standard outcome-focused conditions; and increased data sharing across governments and provision of industry data from assessment documentation to the public. SA will provide to the Commonwealth Minister for comment a draft Assessment Report (or relevant part which addresses impacts on Matters of NES) before finalising it for the purposes of the relevant assessment process, and both parties will endeavour, to the greatest extent possible, to agree on a proposed set of common conditions. After receiving a copy of the draft Assessment Report, the Commonwealth Minister will provide advice within an agreed timeframe as to whether it provides the required Information for the Commonwealth Minister to make a decision on whether or not to approve the action under Part 9 of the EPBC Act. The process for the timeframe to be agreed will be set out in the Administrative Arrangements. If the Commonwealth Minister does not respond within the agreed timeframes it is taken that the Commonwealth has no additional requirements. If the Commonwealth Minister decides that further Information is required, SA will either: provide the Information; or proceed to finalise the Assessment Report notwithstanding the advice.
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Consistency and predictability. The parties agree to take steps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative processes to the greatest extent possible. This will include, but is not limited to the use of: greater up-front guidance to industry; common streamlined generic terms of reference for assessments; standard outcome-focused conditions; increased data sharing across governments and provision of industry data from assessment documentation to the public; and project control and monitoring mechanisms.
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Consistency and predictability. The parties agree to take steps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their own administrative processes to the greatest extent possible. This will include, but is not limited to the use of: greater up-front guidance to industry; common streamlined generic terms of reference for assessments; standard outcome-focused conditions; increased data sharing across governments and provision of industry data from assessment documentation to the public; and project control and monitoring mechanisms. The ACT will provide to the Commonwealth Minister for comment a draft Assessment Report (or relevant part which addresses impacts on Matters of NES) before finalising it for the purposes of the relevant assessment process. After receiving a copy of the draft Assessment Report, the Commonwealth Minister will provide advice within an agreed timeframe, specified in the Administrative Arrangements, as to whether it provides sufficient information for the Commonwealth Minister to make an informed decision on whether or not to approve the action under Part 9 of the EPBC Act. If the Commonwealth Minister does not respond within the agreed timeframe it is taken that the Commonwealth has no additional requirements. If the Commonwealth Minister decides that further information is required, the ACT will either: provide the Information; or proceed to finalise the Assessment Report notwithstanding the advice. After the Commonwealth Minister has received a copy of the draft Assessment Report, both parties will endeavour, to the greatest extent possible, to agree on a proposed set of common conditions. The ACT will endeavour to ensure that the proposed set of common conditions is reflected in the ACT government’s final approval decision.
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Consistency and predictability. The parties agree to take steps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their own administrative processes to the greatest extent possible. This will include, but is not limited to the use of: greater up-front guidance to industry; common streamlined generic terms of reference for assessments; standard outcome-focused conditions; increased data sharing across governments and provision of industry data from assessment documentation to the public; and project control and monitoring mechanisms. Tasmania will provide to the Commonwealth Minister for comment a draft Assessment Report (or relevant part which addresses impacts on Matters of NES) before finalising it for the purposes of the relevant assessment process and both parties will endeavour, to the greatest extent possible, for officials to agree on a proposed set of common conditions. After receiving a copy of the draft Assessment Report, the Commonwealth Minister will provide advice within an agreed timeframe as to whether it provides the required Information for the Commonwealth Minister to make a decision on whether or not to approve the action under Part 9 of the EPBC Act. If the Commonwealth Minister does not respond within the agreed timeframes it is taken that the Commonwealth has no additional requirements. If the Commonwealth Minister decides that further Information is required, Tasmania will either: provide the Information; or proceed to finalise the Assessment Report notwithstanding the advice.
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Consistency and predictability. The parties agree to take steps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their own administrative processes to the greatest extent possible. This will include, but is not limited to the use of: greater up-front guidance to industry; streamlined generic terms of reference for assessments; standard outcome-focused conditions; and increased information sharing across governments and provision of industry information from assessment documentation to the public To ensure requirements of the EPBC Act are met, wherever practicable Victoria will consult with the Commonwealth prior to finalising the Assessment Report with respect to: elements of the Assessment Report which address impacts on Matters of NES; and proposed conditions to address impacts on Matters of NES in sufficient time for the Commonwealth to advise whether further information is required.
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Consistency and predictability. The parties will continue to take steps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their own administrative processes to the greatest extent possible. To ensure statutory requirements are met, WA will consult with the Commonwealth during the assessment to ensure that relevant impacts on Matters of NES are adequately addressed. WA will notify the Commonwealth that the assessment is complete on the date the Assessment Report is finalised and made public and ensure that all relevant material is available to the Commonwealth.
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