National Planning Policy Framework Sample Clauses

National Planning Policy Framework. The NPPF was published on 27th March 2012. Paragraph 13 of the Framework sets out a presumption in favour of sustainable development. Paragraph 196 of the Framework confirms the tests in s.38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and s70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and that the Framework is a material consideration in planning decisions. Paragraph 197 states that in assessing and determining development proposals, local planning authorities should apply the presumption in favour of sustainable development.
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National Planning Policy Framework. In dealing with this application we have implemented the requirements in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant/agent in a positive, proactive and creative way by offering a pre-application advice service; as appropriate updating applicants/agents of any issues that may arise in the processing of their application and where possible and if applicable suggesting solutions to secure a successful outcome. We have considered the application in light of our statutory policies in our development plan as set out in the officer’s report.
National Planning Policy Framework. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published in March 2012 to set out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied. Paragraph 196 states that the planning system is plan led. Applications for planning permission should be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise, as per the requirements of legislation, but that the NPPF is a material consideration in planning decisions. Paragraph 197 states that in assessing and determining development proposals, local planning authorities should apply the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

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  • Human and Financial Resources to Implement Safeguards Requirements The Borrower shall make available necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMP and the RP.

  • Business Continuity Planning Supplier shall prepare and maintain at no additional cost to Buyer a Business Continuity Plan (“BCP”). Upon written request of Buyer, Supplier shall provide a copy of Supplier’s BCP. The BCP shall be designed to ensure that Supplier can continue to provide the goods and/or services in accordance with this Order in the event of a disaster or other BCP-triggering event (as such events are defined in the applicable BCP). Supplier’s BCP shall, at a minimum, provide for: (a) the retention and retrieval of data and files; (b) obtaining resources necessary for recovery, (c) appropriate continuity plans to maintain adequate levels of staffing required to provide the goods and services during a disruptive event; (d) procedures to activate an immediate, orderly response to emergency situations; (e) procedures to address potential disruptions to Supplier’s supply chain; (f) a defined escalation process for notification of Buyer, within two (2) business days, in the event of a BCP-triggering event; and (g) training for key Supplier Personnel who are responsible for monitoring and maintaining Supplier’s continuity plans and records. Supplier shall maintain the BCP and test it at least annually or whenever there are material changes in Supplier’s operations, risks or business practices. Upon Xxxxx’s written and reasonable request, Supplier shall provide Buyer an executive summary of test results and a report of corrective actions (including the timing for implementation) to be taken to remedy any deficiencies identified by such testing. Upon Xxxxx’s request and with reasonable advance notice and conducted in such a manner as not to unduly interfere with Supplier’s operations, Supplier shall give Buyer and its designated agents access to Supplier’s designated representative(s) with detailed functional knowledge of Supplier’s BCP and relevant subject matter.

  • Selection Planning Prior to the issuance to consultants of any requests for proposals, the proposed plan for the selection of consultants under the Project shall be furnished to the Association for its review and approval, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of Appendix 1 to the Consultant Guidelines. Selection of all consultants’ services shall be undertaken in accordance with such selection plan as shall have been approved by the Association, and with the provisions of said paragraph 1.

  • Changes to Privacy Policy Agreement Passive Plus, Inc. reserves the right to update and/or change the terms of our privacy policy, and as such we will post those change to our website homepage at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx, so that our users and/or visitors are always aware of the type of information we collect, how it will be used, and under what circumstances, if any, we may disclose such information. If at any point in time Passive Plus, Inc. decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether or not to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

  • Procurement Planning Prior to the issuance of any invitations to bid for contracts, the proposed procurement plan for the Project shall be furnished to the Association for its review and approval, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of Appendix 1 to the Guidelines. Procurement of all goods and works shall be undertaken in accordance with such procurement plan as shall have been approved by the Association, and with the provisions of said paragraph 1.

  • COUNTY’S QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN The County or its agent will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this Contract on not less than an annual basis. Such evaluation will include assessing the Contractor’s compliance with all Contract terms and conditions and performance standards. Contractor deficiencies which the County determines are severe or continuing and that may place performance of the Contract in jeopardy if not corrected will be reported to the Board of Supervisors. The report will include improvement/corrective action measures taken by the County and the Contractor. If improvement does not occur consistent with the corrective action measures, the County may terminate this Contract or impose other penalties as specified in this Contract.

  • Recognition of Union Stewards and Grievance Committee In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the rights and duties of the Union Stewards. The Xxxxxxx shall assist any Employee, which the Xxxxxxx represents, in preparing and presenting her grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure.

  • Transition Planning The AGENCY will be responsible for the development of the student’s Transition Plan, which begins upon entry and is completed prior to the student’s exit.

  • Staffing Plan The Board and the Association agree that optimum class size is an important aspect of the effective educational program. The Polk County School Staffing Plan shall be constructed each year according to the procedures set forth in Board Policy and, upon adoption, shall become Board Policy.

  • Member Handbook The Contractor shall develop a member handbook for its members. The Contractor’s member handbook shall be submitted annually for OMPP’s review. The member handbook shall include the Contractor’s contact information and Internet website address and describe the terms and nature of services offered by the Contractor, including the following information required under 42 CFR 438.10(f), which enumerates certain required information. The member handbook may be offered in an electronic format as long as the Contractor complies with 42 CFR 438.10(c)(6). The Hoosier Healthwise MCE Policies and Procedures Manual outlines the member handbook requirements. The Hoosier Healthwise member handbook shall include the following:  Contractor’s contact information (address, telephone number, TDD number, website address);  The amount, duration and scope of services and benefits available under the Contract in sufficient details to ensure that participants are informed of the services to which they are entitled, including, but not limited to the differences between the benefit options;  The procedures for obtaining benefits, including authorization requirements;  Contractor’s office hours and days, including the availability of a 24-hour Nurse Call Line;  Any restrictions on the member’s freedom of choice among network providers, as well as the extent to which members may obtain benefits, including family planning services, from out-of-network providers;  The extent to which, and how, after-hours and emergency coverage are provided, as well as other information required under 42 CFR 438.10(f), such as what constitutes an emergency;  The post-stabilization care services rules set forth in 42 CFR 422.113(c);  The extent to which, and how, urgent care services are provided;  Applicable policy on referrals for specialty care and other benefits not provided by the member’s PMP, if any;  Information about the availability of pharmacy services and how to access pharmacy services;  Member rights and protections, as enumerated in 42 CFR 438.100, which relates to enrollee rights. See Section 4.8 for further detail regarding member rights and protections;  Responsibilities of members;  Special benefit provisions (for example, co-payments, deductibles, limits or rejections of claims) that may apply to services obtained outside the Contractor’s network;  Procedures for obtaining out-of-network services;  Standards and expectations to receive preventive health services;  Policy on referrals to specialty care;  Procedures for notifying members affected by termination or change in any benefits, services or service delivery sites;  Procedures for appealing decisions adversely affecting members’ coverage, benefits or relationship with the Contractor;  Procedures for changing PMPs;  Standards and procedures for changing MCEs, and circumstances under which this is possible, including, but not limited to providing contact information and instructions for how to contact the enrollment broker to transfer MCEs due to one of the “for cause” reasons described in 42 CFR 438.56(d)(2)(iv), including, but not limited to, the following:  Receiving poor quality of care;  Failure to provide covered services;  Failure of the Contractor to comply with established standards of medical care administration;  Lack of access to providers experienced in dealing with the member’s health care needs;  Significant language or cultural barriers;  Corrective action levied against the Contractor by the office;  Limited access to a primary care clinic or other health services within reasonable proximity to a member’s residence;  A determination that another MCE’s formulary is more consistent with a new member’s existing health care needs;  Lack of access to medically necessary services covered under the Contractor’s contract with the State;  A service is not covered by the Contractor for moral or religious objections, as described in Section 6.3.3;  Related services are required to be performed at the same time and not all related services are available within the Contractor’s network, and the member’s provider determines that receiving the services separately will subject the member to unnecessary risk;  The member’s primary healthcare provider disenrolls from the member’s current MCE and reenrolls with another MCE; or  Other circumstances determined by the office or its designee to constitute poor quality of health care coverage.  The process for submitting disenrollment requests. This information shall include the following:  Hoosier Healthwise members may change MCEs after the first ninety (90) calendar days of enrollment only for cause;  Members are required to exhaust the MCE’s internal grievance and appeals process before requesting an MCE change ;  Members may submit requests to change MCEs to the Enrollment Broker verbally or in writing, after exhausting the MCE’s internal grievance and appeals process; and  The MCE shall provide the Enrollment Broker’s contact information and explain that the member must contact the Enrollment Broker with questions about the process. This information shall include how to obtain the Enrollment Broker’s standardized form for requesting an MCE change.  The process by which an American Indian/ Alaska Native member may elect to opt-out of managed care pursuant to 42 USC § 1396u–2(a)(2)(C) and transfer to fee-for-service benefits through the State;  Procedures for making complaints and recommending changes in policies and services;  Grievance, appeal and fair hearing procedures as required at 42 CFR 438.10(g)(2)(xi), including the following:  The right to file grievances and appeals;  The requirements and timeframes for filing a grievance or appeal;  The availability of assistance in the filing process;  The toll-free numbers that the member can use to file a grievance or appeal by phone;  The fact that, if requested by the member and under certain circumstances: (1) benefits will continue if the member files an appeal or requests a State fair hearing within the specified timeframes; and (2) the member may be required to pay the cost of services furnished during the appeal if the final decision is adverse to the member.  For a State hearing describe (i) the right to a hearing, (ii) the method for obtaining a hearing, and (iii) the rules that govern representation at the hearing.  Information about advance directives;  How to report a change in income, change in family size, etc.;  Information about the availability of the prior claims payment program for certain members and how to access the program administrator;  Information on alternative methods or formats of communication for visually and hearing-impaired and non-English speaking members and how members can access those methods or formats;  Information on how to contact the Enrollment Broker;  Statement that Contractor will provide information on the structure and operation of the health plan; and  In accordance with 42 CFR 438.10(f)(3), that upon request of the member, information on the Contractor’s provider incentive plans will be provided.

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