Guidance

FCERM appraisal technical guidance

Updated technical guidance for risk management authorities (RMAs) and project teams on how to appraise your FCERM project.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 17 March 2022
• Last updated: 7 August 2024 — See all updates

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FCERM appraisal technical guidance

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Details

The FCERM appraisal guidance was originally introduced in 2010. This updated technical guidance was released in 2022.

It explains how:

• to complete an appraisal for an FCERM strategy or project in England
• you can use this information to create a business case to support an application for FCERM funding in line with government policy

You should use this technical guidance if you are an FCERM practitioner who:

• needs the specific techniques and approaches to carry out an appraisal
• writes an FCERM business case

If you want to understand FCERM appraisal at a higher level you should read the appraisal manual. This provides an overview of the main steps involved in carrying out an appraisal.

Published 17 March 2022
Last updated 7 August 2024 + show all updates

1. 7 August 2024

   Updated sections: 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 7.2, 7.3, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 7.3.5 to reflect changes to the appraisal type selector supporting guidance.

2. 31 March 2022

   Updated with latest version.

3. 17 March 2022

   First published.