The information is taken from a public notice displayed at Billowness Beach, Anstruther, Fife, Scotland.

Required:
Examine the information contained in this notice and

(a) identify the following:
(i) the person or body exercising the role of practitioner (ii) responsible party (iii) intended users (iv) underlying subject matter and subject matter information (v) criteria (vi) report of practitioner.

(b) State whether a positive or negative conclusion has been given.

(c) State whether you think that the subject matter provided by the responsible party is of value to the intended users.
Do you think that the report provided by the independent third party will have enhanced the confidence of the intended users in the subject matter?

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ENCAMS Seaside Awards A beach may fly a Seaside Award Flag when it meets specific criteria for management and cleanliness and the bathing water reaches the overall legal minimum microbio- logical standards the previous year. The Sea- side Award which is only valid for one year recognizes two categories of beach: Resort beaches Have a range of facilities including supervi- sors, first aid, toilets and easy access for all. They restrict dogs from the main section of the beach during the season. The flag is flown when all 29 of the criteria are being met. Rural beaches Are quieter and are often more remote than resort beaches. They will not have the same range of facilities as resort beaches and may allow dogs. The flag is flown when all 13 of the criteria are being met. Billowness Anstruther Fife Council Rural category Seaside Award 2003 This beach has reached the standards necessary for this award of distinction. It fulfils 13 cri- teria under the following general headings: water quality management safety cleanliness information. Bathing water quality Information This beach operator cares for the coastal environment. Please help look after this beach and the surrounding environment by disposing of your rubbish carefully, cleaning up after your dog and observing the Water- side Code. Tourist information St Andrews Fife Council Community Services Regular feedback is vital to check and maintain standards. Please contact the beach operator immediately if you discover a problem. For further information about the Seaside Awards, or to send your comments about this beach please contact ENCAMS Seaside Awards office, Norwich. Management and cleanliness Dogs Dogs may be banned from certain areas of this beach from May 1 to September 30. Special bins are provided for dog refuse on all adjacent areas where dogs should be kept on a leash at all times. Litter Litter bins are provided at regular intervals along the seafront. PLEASE DISPOSE OF YOUR LITTER CAREFULLY. Vehicles Vehicles are not permitted on this beach without authorization from the local authority. Watercraft Watercraft users should refer to the map for appropriate zoning. Definitions Safety Lifeguards Lifeguard facilities are available from Billow- ness (no further information given). First aid First aid facilities are available from Billow- ness (no further information given). Hazards To keep your family safe, follow the Water Safety Code: Beware of the dangers - riptides, offshore winds, breakwaters, pipes, rocks. Follow advice-look out for signs and listen to the lifeguard. Never swim alone or after food or alcohol. Take note of the following hazards (none listed). Flags Red: danger no bathing Orange and yellow: area patrolled by lifeguards Dark green and light green: surfing area No inflatables Contact telephone numbers - for doctor, hospital, police, coastguard, veterinary sur- geon, beach cleaning, head of community services, dog warden, area team leader, area supervisor, ranger service, training officer.