Regulatory Reform. National and ACT agree with the OECD that excessive and poor-quality regulation is holding New Zealand back. The two parties will continue to work together on reducing the regulatory burden.
Regulatory Reform. 26. The Borrower shall cause Power Division to continue the implementation of structural and regulatory reforms in the power sector and specifically (i) transfer the assets and operation of distribution networks designed to be served by NWZPDCL from BPDB and make NWZPDCL operational by 30 June 2014, (ii) establish independent entities for BPDB distribution functions, (iii) establish independent entities for BPDB generation facilities and execute power purchase agreements as necessary, and (iv) reconstitute the boards of power sector entities established under the Borrower’s Companies Xxx 0000 in accordance with the principles indicated in earlier loan documents.
Regulatory Reform. The Department seeks to reform its programs to achieve strong environmental outcomes with less staff labor. Ideas under consideration include expanded use of semi-privatized approaches (like the current site cleanup [21E] model), general permits, and self-certifications with rigorous audits. MassDEP intends to experiment with new approaches by utilizing pilots and short-term changes, which then get evaluated and refined as needed. MassDEP expects to rollout approximately 20 reform ideas this fall. Clean Energy Results Program: MassDEP will continue to harness its expertise to bolster energy efficiency and renewable energy. The agency will expand activities to promote solar energy at landfills, energy efficiency at wastewater and drinking water treatment plants, onshore wind energy, anaerobic digestion with combined heat and power, and others. MassDEP hopes to enhance the assistance provided to project proponents and communities through increased technical assistance and establishing clear and predictable permitting pathways for renewable energy. Cape Cod Nitrogen Issues: Nitrogen pollution is a critical issue in the bays and estuaries of Cape Cod. XxxxXXX has committed substantial resources to develop a solid scientific understanding of the causes of the problem. In the coming year, XxxxXXX will continue partnering with the Cape Cod communities, EPA, and other interested stakeholders to find and implement cost-effective solutions.
Regulatory Reform. Over the last few years, XxxxXXX has been extremely active in performing a top-to-bottom review of all of its regulations to find ways to eliminate inefficiencies while achieving strong environmental outcomes with less staff labor. All of these regulatory reforms were finalized in the fall of 2014, and effective implementation, which includes outreach and training as well as full roll-out of the new programs, will be a priority for 2015. MassDEP’s 3-Year Strategic Priorities For information on MassDEP’s 3-Year Strategic Priorities (FFY2013- 2015), please refer to the FFY13-2015 MassDEP Program Plan/Performance Partnership Agreement Work Plan at xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/eea/agencies/massdep/about/programs/agency-wide- program-plans-and-reports.html FFY15 Priorities for MassDEP from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs In addition to the strategic priorities set by MassDEP for the upcoming year, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) also establishes and/or endorses cross-cutting priorities for MassDEP and the other EEA agencies. The Executive Office’s priorities for MassDEP in FFY2015 include: • Major Information Technology (IT) Redesign & Upgrade: Embark on first full year of system design work for the multi-year IT redesign (called the “Energy & Environmental Information and Public Access System” [EIPAS]). • Regulatory Reform: Finish the remaining outreach and other operational aspects of the regulatory improvements that were promulgated in 2013 and 2014 under MassDEP’s Action Plan for Regulatory Reform. These reforms included expanded utilization of regulatory tools like general permits and self-certifications, and they substantially streamlined processes, enhanced efficiency, and aligned workload with resources. • Clean Energy and Climate Protection: Collaborate with the federal government on development and implementation of the proposed new national greenhouse gas reduction rules for power plants (111[d]), and ensure the Commonwealth satisfies the new federal requirements while still meeting commitments under the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) and the -Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Continue implementation of the Clean Energy Results Program (CERP) to encourage and facilitate clean energy (including siting of pilot anaerobic digester facilities on state lands; expanding energy management programs for wastewater and drinking water treatment plants; and re-evaluating air guidelines fo...
Regulatory Reform. Budget constraints have forced re-evaluation of old methods and driven reform and innovation. MassDEP has been working on a broad Regulatory Reform Initiative and released the Final Action Plan for Regulatory Reform on March 5, 2012. The goal of this far-reaching effort is to maintain the agency’s high standards for environmental protection with the present level of staff, which has been reduced by more than 30 percent during the last decade. This initiative also complies with the 2010 Act Relative to Economic Development Reorganization, which requires Massachusetts state agencies to review existing regulations for efficiency improvements, and is designed to remedy duplicative or redundant permitting, encourage environmentally beneficial projects, pare down MassDEP oversight of low-impact activities, and free up staff to focus on high priority items, including water body monitoring, inspections and enforcement, and implementation of the federal Clean Air Act. In FY13 MassDEP will finalize the regulation and policy groundwork needed, and then in late FY13 and beyond the agency will implement the full suite of reforms that will further improve agency efficiency while providing equal protection.
Regulatory Reform. A robust regulatory framework is essential to ensure transparent and equitable pricing of medicines in both the public and private sectors. Empowering the LMHRA with legal authority to establish reference pricing, mark-up regulations, and reimbursement price policies will safeguard the RDF against potential pricing disparities that could threaten its sustainability.
