Amendment No. 6 requires the courts, in imposing penalties under the Environmental Protection Agency Act, not only to have regard to the risk or extent of damage caused to the environment arising from an offence, but also to have regard to the remediation required. The issue of remediation is also dealt with in amendment No. 10 which precludes the agency from issuing an IPPC licence unless it is satisfied that necessary remedial measures will be taken if an accident occurs.