LANDFILL ALLOWANCES TRADING SCHEME CONSULTATION OUTCOME
DEFRA has released the responses received on the landfill allowances trading scheme consultation paper and lists a number of decisions taken for the operation of the trading scheme, following comments received. DEFRA has also issued a frequently asked questions section on their website dealing with the landfill allowances trading scheme. For both the consultation outcome and the FAQ's see:
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/localauth/lats/index.htm
GUIDANCE ON RISK ASSESSMENT FOR LANDFILL
The Environment Agency has issued a consultation Guidance for Assessing Risk at Landfill Sites. The guidance covers risk assessment for landfill gas, hydrogeology, stability, dust and accidents and will assist those producing PPC permits for landfill sites.
See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/commondata/105385/risk_a_landfills__v1_768278.pdf
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO MPs REPORT ON WEEE & ROHS IMPLEMENTATION
The Government has responded to the House of Commons Committee report into the WEEE & ROHS directives. The report contained 13 recommendations for the Government to take forward and the Government has responded to these recommendations in this report.
See www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200304/cmselect/cmenvfru/557/
55704.htm
The Welsh Assembly has also been active on the WEEE front, issuing a leaflet to Welsh businesses to raise awareness of the requirements of WEEE & ROHS.
See www.wales.gov.uk/subitradeindustry/content/weee-leaflet-e.pdf
FUNDING FOR SCOTTISH COMMUNITY RECYCLING SCHEMES
The Scottish Executive has announced that 26 community initiatives are to receive a share of nearly £1.7 million from the Scottish Strategic waste fund.
See www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2004/05/SEEN856t.aspx
CONSULTATION ON THE POSSIBLE AMENDMENT OF THE ANNEX TO THE ROHS DIRECTIVE
The Environment Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation on the possible amendment of the Annex of Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS). Interested parties are invited to respond to the consultation paper by 5 July 2004.
See: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/waste/pdf_comments/
weee_consultation.pdf
THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SIXTH REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES
The Environmental Audit Committee's Sixth Report of Session 2003-04 on Environmental Crimes concludes that the current situation with regard to the sentencing of environmental crimes is "profoundly unsatisfactory". Despite recent improvements and some changes to sentencing, the report states that sentencing is too often inflexible and fines are inadequate.
See: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200304/cmselect/cmenvaud/
126/12602.htm
CIWM ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2004
The largest international wastes management conference and exhibition by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), run from 15th ~ 18th June, in Torbay, Devon, UK. Participate in debating the following topics with key industry professionals; Waste as a resource, hazardous waste, landfill, producer responsibility, street environment, thermal treatment, zero waste, kerbside, alternative technologies, planning, healthcare wastes, wastes strategies, public attitudes and awareness, waste producers day. In addition, this year's exhibition promises to be one of the busiest to date as we prepare to welcome over 350 leading manufacturers and service providers from the waste management industry to Torbay. Most of the show is now completely sold out and we have extended the Preston Green Internal Marquee due to the large demand for stands. Visit www.ciwm.co.uk/events for more details.
SPECIAL WASTE - NEW REQUIREMENTS IN SCOTLAND FOR 2004
This Scottish Environmental Services Association seminar will examine the implications and challenges for hazardous waste management in Scotland following the implementation of the new Special Waste Regulations in Scotland in July 2004.
Speakers will include Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the waste management and waste producing industries in Scotland. Contact Sam Corp s-corp@esauk.org
LAND USE PLANNING FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
ESA is holding a conference entitled 'Land-Use Planning for Waste Management: New Framework, New Challenges.' This event will be held on Thursday, 1 July in London and covers themes such as the future for BPEO, review of Waste Strategy 2000, the relationship between municipal waste strategies and waste development frameworks, advice on how to avoid judicial review, the implications of the SEA Directive for local authorities and their partners and effective community engagement. For further details contact Services Secretary Diane Young d-young@esauk.org
ENVIRENERGY 2004
The Envirenergy 2004 Yorkshire and Humber Conference and Exhibition is on 6th October at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. A couple of stands are still available, and anyone wishing to exhibit should contact Claire Horsfield at the event organisers Washington Dowling Associates Limited with any queries. (Tel: 01257 276 277 / 276 176. Email: claire@washingtondowling.com).
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
May Courses
Introduction to Waste Legislation - 18th May - Northampton
Duty of Care - 19th May - Northampton
The Management of Healthcare Wastes - 25th & 26th May - Northampton
An Introduction to the Management of Wastes - 25th - 27th May Midlands
PPC for Landfill - Managing the Re-Permitting Process - 27th May - Northampton
June & July Courses
Special Waste/Hazardous Waste Regulations - 24th June - Northampton
Practical Waste Management ~ 29th June - 1st July - Midlands
Industrial Hazardous Wastes Management - 30th June - 1st July - Northampton
To book or for further information on the above training courses, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk You can also email us at training@ciwm.co.uk or call the training department on 01604 620426.
WASTE AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
The CIWM's new training initiative is designed to make employees 'aware of waste'.
For further information on this please contact the WAC Team on 01604 620426 or e-mail wac@ciwm.co.uk
EXPORT NEWS
Export leads provided in this section are forwarded from TradeUK, which is the Department of Trade & Industry's Internet based export service for UK companies. It uses the global network of British Embassies and Consulates to source and deliver by e-mail export sales opportunities direct to desktops. The TradeUK website (www.tradeuk.com) also contains an archive database of all the export sales leads, enabling companies to conduct independent searches for export leads for their products and services.
11-MAY-04:Tenders and Public Sector Opportunities:PAKISTAN
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209384&c=75542&s=TradeArea
11-MAY-04:Tenders and Public Sector Opportunities:BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
BORDER CROSSING CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN PROJECT: URBAN PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE...
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209396&c=75542&s=TradeArea
14-MAY-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:VIETNAM
URBAN UPGRADING PROJECT: SEWERAGE, HOUSING, WASTE MANAGEMENT, STREET LIGHTING...
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209539&c=75542&s=TradeArea
14-MAY-04:Market Pointers:CHINA
EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND CONSULTING WORK FOR A HAZARDOUS WASTE PROJECT
http://www.tradeuk.com/1/plsql/a_s.main?n=96209558&c=75542&s=TradeArea
