15General considerations in making national environment

15 General considerations in making national environment protection measures In making any national environment protection measure, the Council must have regard to: (a) whether the measure is consistent with section 3 of the Agreement; (b) the environmental, economic and social impact of the measure; (c) the simplicity, efficiency and effectiveness of the administration of the measure; (d) whether the most effective means of achieving the desired environmental outcomes of the measure is by means of a national environment protection standard, goal or guideline or any particular combination thereof; (e) the relationship of the measure to existing inter-governmental mechanisms; (f) relevant international agreements to which Australia is a party; and (g) any regional environmental differences in Australia.