1. 5b - In-depth Assessment economic analysis - progress report SCG meeting 5 November Anita Payne, Unit D.2, DG Environment, European Commission

2. Outline Brief overview of In-depth Assessment project Progress Report
Proposed Next Steps

3. In-depth assessment – economic analysis Summary
All relevant economic issues to be analysed and reported:
1. Definition of water services and consideration of water uses
2. Level of cost recovery/which costs are included and how
2a. Sub-topic: Calculation of cost recovery
2b Sub-topic: Environmental and resource costs
2c Sub-topic: Incentive pricing
3. Baseline scenario
4. Information base for making judgements on cost effectiveness of measures
Notes for the Speaker:
More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

4. Progress Report
Summary of emerging conclusions provided at SCG meeting May 2008
Project completion has been delayed
Will be completed by end 2008

5. Proposed Next Steps I
COM will prepare a summary document outlining the findings of the in depth assessment.
This will be circulated for comment in early 2009 prior to a discussion at the next SCG
Notes for the Speaker:
More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

6. Proposed Next Steps II
Workshop to communicate the results of the in-depth assessment was proposed and discussed at Water Directors in June 2008.
COM proposal: Wait for the finalisation of the Summary report in early 2009 to determine if a workshop is needed.