The objective of this framework is to assist licensees and operators to self-assess the effectiveness and maturity of their management systems in delivering acceptable process safety and environmental performance, specifically in the context of the Energy Resources Act 2000 and Regulation 16A – Licensee Management Systems. It seeks to clarify regulatory expectations to industry for such systems and assist companies and contractors in identifying components of their management systems that may need to be improved to deliver greater overall system effectiveness. This assessment framework focuses on 3 tiers: -- Tier 1: The Regulation 16A requirements -- Tier 2: Industry recognised process safety and environmental management elements -- Tier 3: Company specific systems, policies, procedures and guidelines used to deliver the Tier 1 and 2 requirements. This is not a mandatory tool, but is provided to assist companies in self-assessment and continuous improvement of their PSE management systems.