At the end of 2006-07, our new chemical assessment output was close to input, though permit outputs were considered to be lower than inputs due to high levels of applications received in the last quarter. Table 7 details input and output for certificate and permit categories since 2002-03.

Table 7: Input and output data certificates and permits over five years

		2002-03	2003-04	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07
Certificates	Input	179	208	213	209	190
	Output	125	189	200	202	185
Permits	Input	165	184	105	150	168
	Output	151	162	106	120	146