Natural resources body for Wales (additional consultation)

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

There are 2 parts to this consultation:

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

Part 1

The 1st part focuses on the purpose and duties of the body covering:

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

Part 2

The 2nd 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 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
• trading schemes and producer responsibility
• transitional arrangements.