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3B. Regulatory principles to be applied by both regulators
(1) In relation to the regulators, the regulatory principles referred to in section 1B(5)(a) and 2H(2) are as follows -
(a) the need to use the resources of each regulator in the most efficient and economic way;
(b) the principle that a burden or restriction which is imposed on a person, or on the carrying on of an activity, should be proportionate to the benefits, considered in general terms, which are expected to result from the imposition of that burden or restriction;
(c) the need to contribute towards achieving compliance by the Secretary of State with section 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008 (UK net zero emissions target) and section 5 of the Environment Act 2021 (environmental targets) where each regulator considers the exercise of its functions to be relevant to the making of such a contribution;
(d) the general principle that consumers should take responsibility for their decisions;