Phase 2: Policy investigation
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Purpose
The purpose of this phase is to define, scope and size an issue to determine whether there is a compelling case for regulatory intervention and if so, to make a recommendation to the Minister that the issue proceed to Rule development.
This process starts when an issue has become a priority (perhaps due to high change, public image issues, timing, political imperative) and has been scheduled for policy investigation work.
Inputs
The inputs to this process are:
- A PIRA and other information collected during issue and risk assessment in Phase 1: Scoping.
Outcomes
The outcome of this process is that:
- There is an agreed preferred option for addressing a particular issue, or it is agreed that no intervention is required.
- If a Rule is the preferred option:
- there is agreement from the Minister and/or Cabinet that there is a robust policy concept for development of the Rule, and/or
- the Rule is included for the next Transport Rules Programme for Rule development.
Roles and responsibilities
Roles involved in this process, and responsibilities, are:
Organisation |
Responsibility |
Lead Organisation i.e. Agency or Ministry |
|
Ministry |
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Agency |
|
RIS Panel QA Adviser |
Assure quality of the RIS and that:
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Minister |
Agree to the recommendation to add a Rule onto the Rules Programme; and consult Cabinet colleagues, if required. |
Cabinet Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee (EGI)/ Cabinet |
Agree to the policy, and note the Minister’s intention to make the Rule. |