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Risk & Policy Analysts Limited (RPA) is an independent consultancy providing expert advice to both public and private sector clients around the world. RPA provides high quality and innovative strategic analysis skills to assist decision makers with the development and implementation of sustainable policies.
Recently awarded contracts include:
Assessing the Impact of the Revision of Biocides Directive
RPA is leading a major study for DG Environment, in partnership with Hydrotox GmbH and Milieu Ltd, to assess the impacts of proposed changes to the Biocides Directive (98/8/EC). This follows on from an ex post evaluation of the implementation of the Biocides Directive (read more). The study will cover the full range of stakeholders (including small, medium and large businesses, other users of biocidal products, Member State competent authorities and the environment). The study began in November 2007 and will be completed by August 2008. (If you want to know more about the study, or would like to provide input, please contact Jan Vernon using the e-mail link above).
Determining the Usage and Usage Patterns of Amenity Pesticides across the UK
The Pesticides Safety Directorate has commissioned RPA to determine the UK usage of plant protection products in amenity situations, the key drivers and the extent to which best practice is adopted. This study will inform, underpin and measure the progress of the governmental Amenity Use Action Plan.
Impact Assessment on the Proposals for Amending EC Legislation on Combating Late Payments (Directive 2000/35/EC)
RPA is conducting an impact assessment of proposals for the improvement of EU Directive 2000/35/EC on combating late payment in commercial transactions. The study involves the assessment of costs and benefits of various options as well as consultation with public authorities and industry stakeholders across the EU (take part in consultation). This study has been commissioned by the European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry.
Nickel Risk Reduction Strategy
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency in association with the Nickel Institute has commissioned RPA to prepare an environmental risk reduction strategy (RRS) for nickel and nickel compounds. The RRS will recommend a set of control measures which effectively reduce the risks while minimising the burden on society as a whole. The study will involve extensive consultation with industry and the authorities.
The Economic Impact of Scotland’s Natural Environment
Study for Scottish Natural Heritage (with Cambridge Econometrics) to quantify the benefits that the natural environment provides to Scotland’s economy. This includes identification and estimation of the current value of economic activity generated by the natural environment, level of environment-related employment, and analysis of the wider benefits, such as attracting businesses, branding, health benefits and ecosystem services.
North Norfolk Coastal Management Plan Evidence Gathering Study 01
The final version of the Kelling to Lowestoft Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) was produced in 2006 and largely reflects the shift in Government policy to being more in keeping with natural processes. As a result, there are numerous recommendations of no active intervention and retreat. The potential for significant social and community issues has made it difficult for North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) to accept the results. This project will provide, through four specific study areas the necessary evidence to support bids for resources and to identify the most feasible options to assist NNDC to implement the SMP.
