Yes.
It uses a standard cost model, which is an internationally accepted and recognized model for calculating administrative burden. Essentially it looks at the time required to complete the forms, who's doing it, the salary cost of the individual doing it, and the number of times they have to do it. Then they get basically a firm picture at a firm level. Then you multiply it by the number of firms in the economy that have to comply by it and, by that basis, you come up with a total amount of administrative burden.
We provide tools for departments to assist them in making those calculations. Departments, as part of our guide, are also to work with and consult with the regulated parties to make sure that those numbers make sense. The summaries of these calculations are also made public as part of the regulatory impact assessment statement that accompanies every regulation.