Total Expenses 154,260 171,470 325,730 6. ONGOING MONITORING 6.1 Monitoring Mechanisms The Department plans to develop a database for tracking Sea Dumping permits, which will also allow reporting by permit and fee types. The database is anticipated to expedite the Department’s capacity to meet Parliamentary and international reporting requirements. The Department also currently manages a arrangement for consultancy services, ‘panel’ which are used to undertake the technical assessment of the dumping activities. Under the panel arrangement, which has been selected using a tender process, the hourly rate of the consultancy services is known in advance, which allows the Department to undertake procurement on a value for money’ basis. ‘best Cost recovery revenue from this arrangement will be reported in the Department’s Annual Report in accordance with the Finance Minister’s Orders. 6.2 Stakeholder Consultation The Department has ongoing consultative arrangements with Ports Australia, but there has not been substantive stakeholder consultation regarding cost recovery issues since the assessment guidelines and fees for applications were updated in 2009. 6.3 Periodic Review cost recovery arrangements will be reviewed by the end of 2014-15, with a new CRIS prepared for commencement on 1 July 2015. 7. CERTIFICATION I certify that this CRIS complies with the Australian Government Cost Recovery Guidelines. Secretary Department of the Environment Date:
Total Expenses 154,260 171,470 325,730 6. ONGOING MONITORING 6.1 Monitoring Mechanisms The Department plans to develop a database for tracking Sea Dumping permits, which will also allow reporting by permit and fee types. The database is anticipated to expedite the Department’s capacity to meet Parliamentary and international reporting requirements. The Department also currently manages a ‘panel’ arrangement for consultancy services, which are used to undertake the technical assessment of the dumping activities. Under the panel arrangement, which has been selected using a tender process, the hourly rate of the consultancy services is known in advance, which allows the Department to undertake procurement on a ‘best value for money’ basis. Cost recovery revenue from this arrangement will be reported in the Department’s Annual Report in accordance with the Finance Minister’s Orders. 6.2 Stakeholder Consultation The Department has ongoing consultative arrangements with Ports Australia, but there has not been substantive stakeholder consultation regarding cost recovery issues since the assessment guidelines and fees for applications were updated in 2009. 6.3 Periodic Review cost recovery arrangements will be reviewed by the end of 2014-15, with a new CRIS prepared for commencement on 1 July 2015. 7. CERTIFICATION I certify that this CRIS complies with the Australian Government Cost Recovery Guidelines. Secretary Department of the Environment Date: