The British Drilling Association (BDA) is collaborating with the Coal Authority and the HSE to actively participate in a series of Permitting Customer Engagement workshops initiated by the Coal Authority.
The workshops, which will be held in Scotland, England, and Wales, represent a significant step towards achieving a safer and more sustainable future, while facilitating developments in areas once dominated by coal mining.
Specifically, these workshops aim to engage stakeholders who utilise the Coal Authority’s permitting system, fostering a more informed and collaborative community.
The workshops will:
- Educate Participants: By providing insights into the Coal Authority’s permitting systems and processes, the workshops equip participants with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of permitting.
- Share Best Practices: Industry best practices will be shared to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of permitting processes.
- Enhance Compliance: Workshops will offer guidance on how to comply with legislation and HSE requirements, ensuring safety and regulatory standards are met.
- Highlight Audit Value: Participants will gain an understanding of the value of independent mining engineer audits, a critical tool for maintaining high standards within sectors using the Coal Authority’s permitting system.
- Explore Future Trends: Insights into future trends in regulated and permitted sectors will be provided, along with discussions on the necessary improvements to align permitting and legislative processes with sustainable economic development priorities.
Speaking about the BDA’s participation BDA Chair, Paul McMann, said: “The aim of these workshops is to create a more engaged stakeholder community that finds it easier to collaborate with the Coal Authority, HSE and the BDA. The insights and expertise acquired during these workshops are anticipated to empower permit holders, enabling them to improve their adherence to the Coal Authority’s permit terms, as well as meeting the legislative requirements of the HSE.”
For more information and to participate in these workshops, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/permitting-stakeholder-engagement-workshops-2563439
