Statutory Decision Processes Administered

Services to be provided

This output provides for:

• The issue of freshwater farm licences
• The issue of fish transfer authorisations
• The issue of special permits
• The management of transitional aquaculture registrations under the Fisheries Act 1996.

Capacity

In 2007/08, an estimated 3,600 hours of Ministry resource will be used to produce the services listed above.

Performance indicators

1. 95% of all applications made under the Freshwater Fish Farming Regulations 1983, transitional issues, and applications for fish farm registration under the Fisheries Act 1996 will be determined in accordance with the appropriate legislative requirements within six months of the date of receipt.
   
2. 95% of applications for special permits will be determined within six months of the date of receipt of completed applications and to the following prescription:
   
   • appropriate consultation is carried out in accordance with section 97(2) of the Fisheries Act 1996 on each application, prior to a decision to approve or decline the application
   • the purpose for which a special permit is issued is consistent with those specified in section 97(1) of the Fisheries Act 1996
   • in compliance with the procedures in the Special Permit Manual.

Cost