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Strategic (inspection) cycle

The first step in this cyclic process is “Describing the context”. Here the inspecting authority looks amongst others at its statutory tasks. This part sets the scope of the inspection plan. In addition to the identification of the scope it is necessary to gather information for performing the risk assessment.

The second step is “Setting priorities”. This step starts with an assessment of selected environmental or other risks. The risk assessment will result in a list of installations or activities that are ranked and classified. In this step the priorities are also set. In other words, what installations or activities will get the necessary attention (and how much) and what will not. The output of this step, the listed priorities (for the specified period), is then the input for the next step.

The third step is “Defining objectives and strategies”. Within this step the inspecting authority identifies inspection objectives and targets. These objectives and targets can be presented quantitatively and/or qualitatively. When it is clear what we want to achieve we can define or modify the inspection strategies in order to meet these objectives and targets. The output of this step, the objectives, measurable targets and the inspection strategies, will be part of the input of the next step.

The fourth step is “Planning and review”. In this step the inspection plan is developed. The inspection plan covers a defined time period and describes and explains the steps taken in box 1a, 1b and 1c. Part of the inspection plan is the inspection programme. The inspection programme may stand as a working annex to the inspection plan, or as a separate document referenced within the inspection plan.

Table of contents

  • Introduction
  • Part 1 Legislation
    • Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU
  • Part 2 Permitting
    • Permitting cycle
    • Strategic (permitting) cycle
      • Step 1A Context
      • Step 1B Priorities
      • Step 1C Strategy
      • Step 1D Planning
    • Operational (permitting) cycle
      • Step 1D planning
      • Step 2 Permitting framework
      • Step 3 Permitting procedure
        • Step 3A Application
        • Step 3B Decision making
        • Step 3C Acces to justice
      • Step 4 Monitoring
  • Part 3 Inspection
    • Inspection cycle
    • Strategic (inspection) cycle
      • Step 1A Context
      • Step 1B Priorities
      • Step 1C Objectives and strategies
      • Step 1D Planning
    • Operational (inspection) cycle
      • Step 1D Planning
      • Step 2 Inspection framework
      • Step 3 Inspection, Compliance Assessment and Enforcement
        • Step 3A Preparation
        • Step 3B Inspection
        • Step 3C Reporting
      • Step 4 Monitoring
  • Part 4 Evaluation and feedback
  • Factsheets

Regulatory cycle

Permitting cycle

Inspection cycle

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