18. Implementation Process
264. Once the key points of the proposed safety regime are agreed in principle by Government, it is proposed that Commerce in conjunction with OSH will work with industry representatives to develop the specific details on each issue. These groups will also develop specific proposals for draft legislation to bring the changes into law. It is envisaged that small special purpose task forces will concentrate on particular aspects and that the work of these groups will be brought together by a Commerce/OSH team.
265. If the Government agrees in principle with the approach proposed in this report an implementation project could be set up early in 1999 with subgroups working on specific issues. This would include:
- the coverage of self-certification and improving compliance;
- risk assessment and options for covering different types of installation work and appliance repair and maintenance work;
- reviewing exemptions from licensing and their criteria; and
- appropriate penalties and remedies.
266. Proposed changes to legislation could be developed in the second half of 1999. Policy approvals could be sought in April 2000 and legislation introduced later that year. However, the timing of legislative change is decided upon by the Government and depends upon the setting of legislative priorities.
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