General comments

The draft framework explains what the Act contemplates or allows in regards to regional assessments quite well. It is short on specifics or practical advice on how to conduct a regional assessment, as might be expected from a high level framework. Two things might increase the utility of the document:

1. Examples. The framework describes a lot of options for various types of processes. Having an example here and there would allow people to visualize how different options might unfold better. A perfect example is how the document explains which developments are being exempted from further assessment. A similar approach could be taken throughout the framework.
2. GBA Plus appears in the framework somewhat out of the blue and it really needs a bit more explanation. What is it and why is it included in the framework, compared to many other things the framework could include but does not.