FINANCIAL PROVISIONS PROJECT UPDATE
The Environment Agency has issued an update on their work on financial provision requirements for non-landfills. Nearly 2,000 licenced facilities have been affected by the changes whereby licenced sites no longer have to set aside financial provisions. Agreements have been cancelled with banks and over £40 million has been returned to operators. The Environment Agency hope operators will reinvest some of this in improvements to their sites and management systems.
See
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/444217/590750/590821/wml/547776/?version=1&lang=_e
SITE INSPECTION METHODOLOGY FOR OPRA
The Environment Agency has produced a site inspection methodology and a set of forms to record details of inspections of licenced facilities. OPRA is used by the Environment Agency to determine the risk a site possesses to the environment and how effectively the site is managed. OPRA scores also have a bearing on the waste management licence charges and the methodology may help remove some of the subjectivity from the scoring. See www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/444217/444661/444671/466170/wasteopra/?version=1&lang=_e
LANDFILL TAX GUIDE UPDATED
Her Majesty's Custom's and Excise has updated its General Note on the Landfill Tax. The guidance replaces the previous version (February 2000) to include the changes to the tax liability of materials re-used on landfill sites; permits issued under regulations under section 2 of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 that authorize deposits or disposals in, or on the land; the changes to the liability to pay landfill tax and changes to the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme. See www.hmce.gov.uk/forms/graphics/lft1.pdf
FUNDING FOR SCOTTISH ISLANDS
The Scottish Executive has announced almost £15 million in funding from the Executive's Strategic Waste Fund is to be shared between Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles Councils. The funding will allow for the expansion of household waste recycling centres and expansion and introduction of kerbside recycling collections.
See www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2004/05/SEen869w.aspx
EUROPEAN MUNICIPAL WASTE PARTNERSHIPS CONGRESS - 10% DISCOUNT FOR CIWM MEMBERS
Delivering the Legal & Financial Models to Meet the Waste & Resource Management Directives & Agendas in Europe through Best Practice in Public Private Partnerships 30 June - 1 July 2004 | Crown Plaza, Brussels, Belgium. You can view the online brochure by visiting http://www.centaur.co.uk/conferences/ewp/index.asp. To claim your 10% discount please quote CIWM.
BIOAEROSOLS FROM ORGANIC WASTES - WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
The Sustainable Organic Resources Partnership is holding a seminar on 1 July 2004 at the Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London. Airborne transmission of disease and other health effects have been researched in several subject areas over many years. Currently there is renewed concern about the risk from treating and using organic wastes. This conference will review what is known about the subject and where there are still knowledge gaps. Details and information contact info@sorp.org
SPECIAL WASTE - NEW REQUIREMENTS IN SCOTLAND FOR 2004
The Scottish Environmental Services Association (SESA) is holding a seminar on 9 June to examine the implications of the Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive later in 2004. Places cost £95 (£75 for SESA/ESA members) and are strictly limited. Contact Diane Young (Tel: 020 7591 3205: email: d-young@esauk.org <mailto:d-young@esauk.org>)
LAND USE PLANNING FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
ESA is holding a conference entitled Land-Use Planning for Waste Management: New Framework, New Challenges. The event will be held on 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. Further details contact d-young@esauk.org
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.
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
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.
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.
25-MAY-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:BELARUS
CONVERSION OF ELEVEN EXISTING BOILER HOUSES FROM FOSSIL FUEL TO WOOD WASTE
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PAKISTAN
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, SEPT 1, 2004
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PORTUGAL
A TRADE FAIR FOR BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT; DEC 10TH TO 12TH
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28-MAY-04:Multi-Lateral Aid Agency Opportunities:ALBANIA
COMMUNITY-BASED CARBON SEQUESTRATION PILOT PROJECT.
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