EU CONSULTATION ON CHANGES TO END OF LIFE VEHICLES DIRECTIVE 2000/53/EC
Under the Events for 2006 on http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/elv_
index.htm are two stakeholder consultations for amendments and technical
adaptations relating to Annex II of ELV Directive.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 2000 (THE PPC REGULATIONS)
Invitations to comment on an amendment to the PPC regulations to remove from
the list of activities, installations and mobile plant to which the Regulations apply,
some landfill gas engines of between 3 - 50MW (aggregated capacity), which are
used to convert landfill gas produced by the biological degradation of waste in a
landfill. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/ppc-amendregs3/index.
htm
PROPOSED PLANNING BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR 2007/08 CONSULTATION
This consultation names those local planning authorities in England that the
Department proposes to formally designate as planning standards authorities for
2007-08 under the Best Value provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 because
of poor performance against BV109. See http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.
asp?id=1503902
STATE OF THE NATION 2006
Institution of Civil Engineers assessment of the UK’s infrastructure. This year’s
report contains regional reports instead of separately issued as in previous years.
For details see http://www.ice.org.uk/state_of_the_nation/index.asp
FREE TRAINING TO IMPROVE NUMERACY AND LITERACY SKILLS
As part of an ongoing pilot programme to improve literacy and numeracy skills
within the waste management industry WAMITAB is looking for employers operating
in the Babergh District/Forest Heath, south Bedfordshire and south Cambridgeshire areas. These employers should be capable of providing a minimum of ten employees
at a single location with an interest in improving their literacy and numeracy skills. Employers should contact Tony Hicks at WAMITAB (tony.hicks@wamitab.org.uk).
ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS TOWARDS SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
A Literature review. The objective for this piece of work was to review the existing scientific literature concerning how attitudes and behaviours may affect the
prevalence of slips, trips and falls. See http://www.hsenews.com/2006/10/16/
attitudes-and-behaviours-towards-slips-trips-and-falls/ for a copy of the report.
NEW CONSTRUCTION FUNDING SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO HELP BUSINESSES GROWTH
WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) has launched a construction waste recycling infrastructure capital support programme and is encouraging UK based construction and demolition waste collection or recycling businesses to apply for
capital funding support. See http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/new_construction.html for more
details.
EU SOIL STRATEGY OUT
For those of you that might not have stumbled across this yet the Commission have released their proposal for establishing a framework for the protection of soil and amending Directive 2004/35/EC. Go to http://ec.europa.eu/environment/soil/pdf/com_2006_0232_en.pdf for details. See http://ec.europa.eu/environment/soil/index.htm for details of the RIA and other information.
TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS CONSULTATION
This consultation sets out proposals to implement European Directives relating to the carriage of dangerous goods (CDG). Closing date: 30 November 2006. See http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_freight/documents/page/dft_freight_
612381
.hcsp for details.
NEW FACILITY SET TO INCREASE RECYCLED AGGREGATES IN SCOTLAND
A new aggregate recycling facility, part-funded by WRAP (the Waste & Resources
Action Programme), is set to produce almost 1.5 million tonnes of recycled aggregates and recycled concrete aggregates over the next five years, see http://www.aggregain.org.uk/news/new_facilty_set.html for details.
CONSULTATION TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE IN SCOTLAND
Consultation on a first phase of standards to support implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) in Scotland. Standards are proposed for 13 environmental conditions needed to support healthy aquatic ecosystems. See http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/10/17154259/0 for details.
EXEMPTIONS CONSULTATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH IN SCOTLAND
Consultation on Procedures to be Exempted under Section 20(5) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006: The Prohibited Procedures (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2007. For details go to http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/10/12104247/0
REVIEW OF THE ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS REGULATION
Version 5 has gone for inter-services consultation within the Commission (Document SANCO/2006/10452R5 see http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/by-prods/pdf/draftproposal_101006.pdf). Regulation 1774/2002 is being proposed for repeal and replaced entirely. Detail in the annexes of 1774/2002 are to be updated amended via comitology (Commission competence). Defra are seeking views on
issues raised earlier and main issues that still need to be resolved (see stakeholder letter http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/by-prods/pdf/stakeholderletter-101006.pdf ). For details see http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/by-prods/default.htm under latest news.
BIODIESEL TRIAL LOOKS TO DRIVE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FUTURE
Recycled vegetable oil is being harnessed in a two-year biodiesel trial announced 19
Oct 2006, that will see 100 Environment Agency vehicles reducing their emissions by 20%. The trial will aim to demonstrate the environmental and economic viability of this part renewable fuel, with an independent auditor verifying the effects of long-term biodiesel use on the fleet. See http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/news
/1492943 for details.
INFORMATION FROM CIWM
It has been bought to our attention that a company called Setform Ltd is contacting organisations trying to gain advertisers for a 2007 planner which they claim is being sent to all members of CIWM. We wish to advise you that CIWM is not associated with this company. If you have been contacted by this organisation we would like to hear from you, please contact julie.fitt@ciwm.co.uk
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
The Waste and Resources Management Industry needs to significantly improve its performance in managing health and safety responsibilities and reduce accidents. CIWM in partnership with a stakeholder steering committee intends to develop a health and safety initiative for the Sector entitled “Changing Gear”. CIWM (EB), the
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Environmental Body, will be engaging in a selective tendering process very shortly to identify contractors to undertake a Scoping Study during the period January-March 2007. Consultancies and other organisations wishing to express an interest in bidding for this work should do so immediately. For more details click http://www.ciwm.co.uk/technical/changing-gear-documents or email lorina.charkchi@ciwm.co.uk
CONSULTANT REQUIRED TO RESEARCH DIRECT AND VARIABLE CHARGING
CIWM is looking to develop it’s technical policy on direct and variable charging for residual waste. We are seeking a consultant to undertake research into this specific area and prepare a report which will inform CIWM technical policy. Interested parties should contact chris.murphy@ciwm.co.uk for further information and a project brief.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers are being sought for the Second International Symposium MBT 2007 and automatic waste sorting technology. The conference will take place from the 22 to
24 May 2007 in Hanover, Germany. If you are interested, please submit a 1 – 2 page abstract (English or German) with full contact details by 5 December 2006 to tagung@wasteconsult.de The selection of the papers and the symposium programme will be finalised in January 2007.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers are being called for the first annual conference on Designing out Waste.
The conference will take place on 15 and 16 February 2007 at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Reading. See http://ren.globalwatchonline.com/epicentric_portal/site/menuitem.916200185fe
625be068aeedeebd001a0/?mode=0 for details.
CIWM CENTRE MEETINGS
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE – NGG SITE VISIT
Friday 27 October 2006 at Aylesford Newsprint Paper Mill, Nr Maidstone, Kent. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2957972 or contact Sarah Evans on 01322 356901 sarah.evans@bexley.gov.uk
CIWM NORTH WEST NEW GENERATION GROUP UPGRADE SEMINAR
Friday 27 October 2006 at Hyde Town Hall, Hyde. Free seminar discussing the benefits and reasons to upgrade membership. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350
or contact Emma Potts, NGG Co-ordinator velspotts@yahoo.co.uk
NORTH EAST & NORTH WEST JOINT OPEN MEETING
Wednesday 1 November 2006 at Textile House, Huddersfield. For further details
contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 01484 462785
SCOTLAND CENTRE – AUTUMN OPEN MEETING
Friday 3 November 2006 at Glasgow Caledonian University (Hamish Wood Building). The theme will be Local Environmental Audit Management Systems (LEAMS). For
further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/160 or contact andrew.dickson@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH EAST AND BRITISH OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE SOCIETY EVENT
Tuesday 7 November 2006 at Assembly Rooms, Fenkle street, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The event is titled Occupational Hygiene in the Waste and Recycling Industry, for further information and booking details contact Mike Hibbert on 01484 262785 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
MIDLANDS CENTRE OPEN MEETING
Thursday 9 November 2006 at HN Logistics Ltd (formally OTTO), Coalville, Leicestershire. For details see http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2957973 or contact Andy Barker andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk Tel 01604 620426.
NORTH EAST CENTRE – WASTE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
Friday 10 November to Sunday 12 November at The Newington Hotel, York. The cost is £180, which includes, accommodation, all meals and tuition. For further details contact mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 01484 462785
EAST ANGLIAN CENTRE – OPEN MEETING
Wednesday 22 November 2006 at Donarbon Ltd., Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. The theme is working together to achieve LATS, for further details visit our website http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/128 or contact Andy Barker andy.barker@ciwm.co.uk Tel 01604 620426.
CIWM CENTRE CHRISTMAS EVENTS
NORTH EAST CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 1 December 2006 at The Park Inn Hotel, York. Top class after dinner speaker and great atmosphere, all for £27 per person. For further details contact Mike Hibbert 07921 386002 mike.hibbert@ciwm.co.uk
SOUTH WEST CHRISTMAS LUNCH & OPEN MEETING
Friday 1 December 2006 at Loch Fyne Oyster Bar Restaurant, Bristol. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2957975 or contact Terry March 0117 9778175 tmarch@tmcs.info
EAST ANGLIAN CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Thursday 7 December 2006 at The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds. For further details contact Kate Burditt kate.burditt@ciwm.co.uk
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
London Marriott, Grosvenor Square on Friday 8 December 2006. For further details and a booking form click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/124 or e-mail mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk
NORTH WEST CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 8 December 2006 at Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/1350 or contact l.conway@southlakeland.gov.uk Tel: 01539 797580
SCOTLAND CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Friday 15 December 2006 at Hamish Wood Building, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow. For further details contact andrew.dickson@ciwm.co.uk Tel: 0141 331 8412.
MIDLANDS CENTRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH – LAST CHANCE TO RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT!!
Friday 15 December 2006 at the Britannia Hotel, New Street, Birmingham. For further details click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/133 or e-mail kate.burditt@ciwm.co.uk
CIWM EVENTS
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS – SUSTAINABLE MARKETS & TRADING SEMINAR
6 November 2006 ~ Coventry
For the full programme and to book your place go to : www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/files/13297.doc
STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT – UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL SEMINAR
21 November 2006 ~ Sheffield
For further information and to register go to: www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2624
NON CIWM EVENTS
THE COMPOSTING ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION –
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF COMPOSTING: THE ROAD TO 2013
6 & 7 December 2006 – 2 day conference and exhibition - 6 December 2006 – Conference Dinner and Awards Ceremony See www.ciwm.co.uk/pma/2085
CIWM APPROVED EVENTS
For external events Approved by CIWM for CPD or SET purposes see: www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
26 Oct ~ Introduction to Waste Legislation
31 Oct ~ Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Auditing
7-8 Nov ~ Underpinning Knowledge - Implications of Waste Legislation
15 Nov ~ Duty of Care
23 Nov ~ Hazardous Waste Regulations (Sheffield)
** All of the above courses are held in Northampton unless stated.**
For further information on the above training courses or any of the courses within our Training Programme, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk You can also email us at training@ciwm.co.uk or call the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
WASTES AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
Courses are run throughout the year, across the country. For course details and for a list of Registered Centres please visit our website www.wasteawareness.org or contact the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
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