The consultative document contains proposals to revoke and replace the Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008 No. 21).

The main aim and objective of the proposals is to revoke and re-enact the current fee setting provisions, in approximately half of fixed-fee cases with increased rates. The Regulations will also extend charging to the enforcement of general health and safety requirements to various high hazard industries, such as gas transmission and onshore major hazard sectors.

The proposed Regulations would continue to provide a single point of reference for health and safety fees.

The closure date for the receipt of comments is Friday 7 November 2008.

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