Applying Risk-based Approach_Improving Evidence Base of Small Raised Reservoirs

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Review of the Regulatory Impact of Phase 1 of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) and Improve the Evidence Base Related to the Number and Condition of Reservoirs in England with a Capacity between 10,000m3 and 25,000m3. Aims: 1. To evaluate the impact of the changes implemented in the first phase of the FWMA 2010 reservoir provisions in relation to large raised reservoirs (LRRs). 2. To provide evidence on the number of small raised reservoirs (SRRs) between 10,000m3 and 25,000m3 and crucially the level of risk SRRs pose in order to consider a decision on implementing Phase 2 of Reservoir Safety Regulations. 3. To review the existing risk methodology, including consideration of any refinements such as the consideration of probability and exemptions of certain reservoir types to provide information to make decisions on potential changes to regulation. Objectives for the project: 1. Provide evidence to feed into a Post Implementation Review of the first phase of the FWMA 2010 reservoir provisions. This will focus on the impact of the changes and current risk methodology, including the effectiveness and suitability of the current risk assessment for LRRs. 2. Provide evidence on the number of SRRs and risk they pose, including those in cascade to enable Defra to carry out an Impact Assessment related to introducing legislation for SRRs between 10,000m3 and 25,000m3. 3. Consider refinements to the current risk based approach and methodology, including taking account of probability and reservoir type (e.g. service reservoirs) for assessing reservoir risk and exemptions and provide evidence to inform decisions about whether to implement certain aspects of the FWMA, particularly for SRRs.