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Environmental Legislation for Business
David Elliott Environment Officer – Medway Area
Overview
The Environment Agency Key Environmental Legislation Duty of Care – Waste Oil Storage Regulations Hazardous Waste Regulations Packaging Regulations WEEE Directive Environment Awards for Kent Business 2006 Questions?
Role of the Environment Agency
The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Role of the Environment Agency
Air quality Conservation Fish Flood Risk Management Land Quality Navigation Recreation Waste Water Quality Water Resources
Key Environmental Legislation
Key Environmental Legislation
Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 Environment Act 1995 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Controlled Waste Regulations 1992, SI 588 Controlled Waste (Amendment) Regulations 1993, SI 566 Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991, SI 1624 Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1998, SI 605 End of Life Vehicles Regulations 2003, SI 2635 End of Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005 SI 263 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 SI 2839 Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2003, SI 63 Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 SI 894
Key Environmental Legislation
Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002, SI 1559 Landfill (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 SI 1375 Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003 SI 1941 Packaging (Essential Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2004, SI 1188 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 1997, SI 648 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 1999, SI 1361 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1999 SI 3447 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000, SI 3375 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002, SI 732
Key Environmental Legislation
Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2003 SI 3294 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 SI 717 Special Waste Regulations 1996, SI 972 Special Waste (Amendment) Regulations 1996, SI 2019 Special Waste (Amendment) Regulations 1997, SI 251 Special Waste (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 SI 3148 Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste Regulations 1993, SI 3031 Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 1994, SI 1137 Transfrontier Shipment of Waste (Amendment) Regulations 2005 SI 187 Waste Incineration (England and Wales) Regulations 2002, SI 2980 Waste Management Licences (Consultation and Compensation) Regulations 1999, SI 481
Key Environmental Legislation
Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994, SI 1056 Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 1995, SI 288 Waste Management Licensing (Amendment No 2) Regulations 1995, SI 1950 Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 1996, SI 1279 Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 1997, SI 2203 Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 1998, SI 606 Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002, SI 674 Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2003, SI 595 Waste Management Regulations 1996, SI 634
Key Environmental Legislation
Waste
Classifying a substance as waste has implications: Duty of Care Carrier Registration Site Authorisation Duty of Care applies to anyone who produces or imports, keeps or stores, transports, treats or disposes of waste
Duty of Care for Waste
To ensure that any waste you produce is handled safely and in accordance with the law Responsibility continues even after you have passed it on to another party The Duty of Care has no time limit, and extends until the waste has either been finally and properly disposed of or fully recovered
Duty of Care for Waste
All waste is stored and disposed of responsibly Waste is only handled or dealt with by individuals or businesses that are authorised to deal with it A record is kept of all waste received or transferred through a system of signed Waste Transfer Notes
The Control Of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001
Top 5 Causes of Oil Pollution
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Accidental spillage Vandalism Leaking tanks Collision Poor operation
Who do the Regulations affect?
Commercial, industrial, institutional premises storing
any
type of oil Containers > 200 litres, above ground Tanks, Drums, IBCs, Mobile Bowsers England Everyone must comply from 1 Sep 2005
Principal Requirements
Good tank design standards (including pipework) Secondary containment bund, or drip tray (drums & mobile equipment)
Exemptions
Waste Mineral Oil Underground Storage Inside Buildings Domestic Oil Storage (less than 3500 litres) Building Regs requirements Refining or onward distribution Agricultural use of oil on farms
General Requirements: Primary Container
Container defined as fixed tank, drum, mobile bowser or Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Container must be fit for purpose & sufficient strength
General Requirements: Secondary Containment Capacity
110% total volume Drums - 25% total volume Impermeable to oil & water No drain valves Seal pipes if pass through bund
General Requirements: Location
Positioned or other steps taken to minimise risk of damage by impact “other steps taken” collision barriers or bollards
Further info – Oil Storage Regs
Guidance available DEFRA (0800 556000) and at www.defra.gov.uk
(search for oil storage) PPGs 2 & 26 www.environment-agency.gov.uk/osr Queries to [email protected]
Hazardous Waste Regulations
Replace Special Waste Regulations Came into force on 16 July 2005 Change the scope of what needs to be consigned fluorescent tubes in prescription only medicines out Require registration of premises where hazardous waste is produced or from which it is removed
Changes to Haz Waste List
200 additional wastes added in 2000 ELVs Fridges & Freezers TVs and computer monitors Fluorescent tubes
Other Changes
Term “special” dropped Increased responsibility on the disposer of the hazardous waste Streamlined procedures Electronic system for site notification, no pre notification to Agency, quarterly returns, charges based on return No mixing of hazardous waste allowed
What you need to do
Dispose of high risk wastes safely Segregate your waste - Hazardous wastes will need to be collected and disposed of separately.
Notify the Environment Agency and Register (details later) Ask your waste contractor how they will be collecting the types of waste you produce Some wastes will need to be sampled, tested and described for your waste contractor Reduce your waste – save money!
How do I register?
Online (
£18
per premises) - www.environment-agency.gov.uk/newrulesonwaste Telephone (
£23
per premises) - 08708 502858 Email - see notification guide for instructions Paper form (
£28
per premises) Through a third party i.e. head office, waste contractor, etc.
The Packaging Regulations
EC Directive EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC UK Response Regulations made under sections 93-95 of The Environment Act 1995: The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 1997 (as amended)
What is Packaging?
Packaging is all products made of any materials of any nature used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods May be involved at each stage of the process - from raw materials to processed goods.
Do These Regulations Affect My Company?
YES
, if it: has a UK turnover of £2m or more
and
handles over 50 tonnes of packaging
and
owns the packaging
and
performs an activity on the packaging, or has that activity performed on their behalf
and
supplies to another stage in the chain or final user
How Do I Do It?
Know turnover Implement systems to record weights of packaging handled and activities performed Calculate obligation Register with the Environment Agency / SEPA
OR
with a Compliance Scheme
The WEEE Directive
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Not yet in force in the UK On 14 December 2005 Government announced further delay Latest proposals can be found on: www.dti.gov.uk/sustainability/weee/WEEE _policy_review_conclusions.pdf
WEEE Directive - Key Features
Target for separately collecting household WEEE; No obligation on householders to segregate WEEE; Retailers to offer in-store take back or equivalent; Recovery and recycling targets for various categories of separately collected WEEE;
Key Features – Cont.
All separately collected WEEE to be treated; All treatment sites to be regulated; Manufacturers to fund treatment / recycling; Separate arrangements for Business-to-Business WEEE
Article 2 - Scope
All equipment dependent on electrical currents or electromagnetic fields (< 1,000V ac or 1,500V dc) 10 categories: large Household , small household , IT and Telecommunications , consumer equipment , lighting equipment, electrical and electronic tools , toys leisure & sports , medical devices, monitoring , automatic dispensers
Will the WEEE Regulations affect my Company?
WEEE Directive = “producer responsibility” The definition of “producer” covers: Anyone who manufacturers and sells EEE under their own brand (e.g. Sony, Dyson) Anyone who resells under their own brand EEE produced by other suppliers; or Businesses that import EEE into the UK on a professional basis.
Also affect – selling, distributing, recycling or treating EEE.
Environment Awards for Kent Business 2006
Awards Sponsors….
Overview
20 years history Seek to reward Kent businesses not only for their environmental performance, but also their community work and corporate responsibility Large or small businesses, regardless of sector 10 category awards and a separate School awards The overall winner is selected from the 10 Award winners chosen by the judges as the top examples of best practice, commitment, or positive impact
Environment Awards for Kent Business 2006 Launch Complete Registration Form Site Visit Entry Form Submission Judging Visit 14 th March Now Now - August By 1 st Sep Sep - Oct Awards Ceremony 8 th December
Environment Awards for Kent Business 2005
54 Entries Entries included: Renewable energy Energy efficiency through technology Sustainable construction Waste minimisation and Recycling Environment Management Systems Sustainable procurement Community involvement Biodiversity and wildlife gardens Public Private Partnerships Staff awareness Water efficiency
Winners 2005
Bio-Health Ltd Conditionaire Ltd Cyma Architects Eco-Librium Solutions HMP Maidstone Impact Recycling Maidstone Borough Council McNeil Engineering (for Team Nasamax) mhs homes Vines Centre Trust
Championing the case for Sustainable Business Energy Efficient Technology Promoting Responsible Design in Construction Leadership in Sustainable Design and Construction Comprehensive Engagement in Environmental Management Commercial Development of Plastics Recycling Environmentally Responsible Purchasing Development and Demonstration of Bio-fuel Technology Sustainable Environmental Management System Pioneering Social Enterprise
Who Cares Wins!
What are you doing for the environment?
Are you leading the way?
Are you starting something new?
For info & help contact Keren Gurion 07771 825667 [email protected]
www.egeneration.co.uk/kent
Where can I get help?
Environment Agency
- 08708 506 506 or visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk
NetRegs
– www.netregs.gov.uk
Envirowise
– offers small businesses a free and confidential "
Fast
Track" waste minimisation and energy audit. 0800 585794 or visit: www.envirowise.gov.uk
Keren Gurion
– KSBP Advisor – 01732 223107 or [email protected]
- for general advice on environment improvements and the Environment Awards for Kent Business
Environmental Legislation and Enforcement
David Elliott Environment Officer – Medway Area