Natural Resources Body for Wales (additional consultation)

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The consultation follows on from an earlier consultation, where we asked your views on creating the new body.

There are two parts to this consultation:

• the duties of the new body; and
• more information on legal and working arrangements of the body.

Part 1

The first part focuses on the purpose of the body, cross-cutting duties and specific duties covering:

• natural beauty and nature conservation;
• public access and recreation;
• forestry; and
• other overarching duties.

Part 2

The second part of this consultation considers where more information has been asked for and where we want to share our intentions. This part covers:

• cross-border issues;
• regulation and enforcement including the Environmental Permitting Regime (EPR) and inspection, investigation, enforcement and prosecution, including civil sanctions and investigatory powers;
• cross-border monitoring;
• statutory planning and reporting;
• Emergency response including the transfer of powers under the Control of Major Accidents and Hazards Regulations (COMAH);
• trading schemes and producer responsibility; and
• transitional arrangements.