Common use of Programme of Work Clause in Contracts

Programme of Work. 3.1 HSE shall perform the relevant functions in accordance with a costed two-year programme of work and the Secretary of State’s requirements for environmental protection. The agreed Programme of work is set out in Annex B. The Programme may be updated and revised to cover any requirements that may change in line with the arrangements described in paragraph 3.2 of this Annex. A separate MoU and Agency Agreement, to include an agreed programme of work, will be put in place with the Devolved Administrations of Scotland and Wales. 3.2 The Parties agree that material changes to the Programme will be by mutual consent, made by a written addendum to this MoU and reflect the Secretary of State’s current requirements for environmental protection and any additional requirements for inspection and enforcement. The Programme will also, as appropriate, include details or take account of: a. the expected number of planned inspection visits and the procedure to be used for prioritising them as well as the capacity of inspectors and members of the inspection team to respond to urgent needs; b. the staff, management and training arrangements for the inspection team, including the grade of each member of it, and the proportion of their time allocated to the relevant functions; c. the development of inspection procedures and instructions, including the procedures and warrants necessary for the exercise of rights of entry to and inspection of premises and the taking of samples under section 115 of the 1990 Act; ▇. proposed arrangements for liaison with and support from other bodies and inspectorates; ▇. proposed arrangements for liaison with the Secretary of State’s officials and for attendance at meetings of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE); ▇. proposed arrangements for dialogue, nationally and internationally, with scientists, technologists and professional societies and other organisations on matters relating to environmental aspects of inspection and enforcement in connection with the relevant functions; and g. proposals for support and advice to the Secretary of State on the development of standards, technical guidance and publications in connection with environmental aspects of the relevant functions.

Programme of Work. ‌ 3.1 HSE shall perform the relevant functions in accordance with a costed two-year programme of work and the Secretary of State’s Scottish Ministers' requirements for environmental protection. The agreed Programme of work is set out in Annex B. The Programme may be updated and revised to cover any requirements that may change in line with the arrangements described in paragraph 3.2 of this Annex. A separate MoU and Agency Agreement, to include an agreed programme of work, will be put in place with each the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for England and also the Devolved Administrations Administration of Scotland and Wales. 3.2 The Parties agree that material changes to the Programme will be by mutual consent, made by a written addendum to this MoU and reflect the Secretary of State’s Scottish Ministers' current requirements for environmental protection and any additional requirements for inspection and enforcement. The Programme will also, as appropriate, include details or take account of: a. the expected number of planned inspection visits and the procedure to be used for prioritising them as well as the capacity of inspectors and members of the inspection team to respond to urgent needs; b. the staff, management and training arrangements for the inspection team, including the grade of each member of it, and the proportion of their time allocated to the relevant functions; c. the development of inspection procedures and instructions, including the procedures and warrants necessary for the exercise of rights of entry to and inspection of premises and the taking of samples under section 115 of the 1990 Act; ▇. proposed arrangements for liaison with and support from other bodies and inspectorates; ▇. proposed arrangements for liaison with the Secretary of State’s Scottish Ministers' officials and for attendance at meetings of the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE); ▇. proposed arrangements for dialogue, nationally and internationally, with scientists, technologists and professional societies and other organisations on matters relating to environmental aspects of inspection and enforcement in connection with the relevant functions; and g. proposals for support and advice to the Secretary of State Scottish Ministers on the development of standards, technical guidance and publications in connection with environmental aspects of the relevant functions.