Mr. Patrick Byrne:

For clarity, the EPA does not do inspections of farms for compliance with good agricultural practice. That is primarily undertaken in local authorities by local authority inspectors. As outlined earlier, if they come upon a minor issue, an advisory notice issues to the farmer and there is probably a follow-up inspection. If it is more significant, they may cross-report it to the Department of agriculture which will evaluate whether it will impose a fine or penalty. If it is much more significant, the Department may take a prosecution under the water pollution Act or good agricultural practice regulation.