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July/August 2010 Issue 63

Consultation into designs for new nuclear power stations
At the end of June we launched a consultation on our assessment findings so far of two nuclear power station designs and are keen to hear your views.
Our changing approach to compliance at materials recovery facilities
The way municipal waste is collected and recycled has changed dramatically over the last five years and an increasing amount of waste is being sent to materials recovery facilities (MRFs) to be treated and sorted before being recycled.
Improving the consenting process for new developments
The Government’s Penfold Review of ‘non-planning consents’ recommends measures to free up resources, save time and money, and deliver real benefits not only to developers and investors.
Preventing spills in the transport, logistics and distribution industry
Together with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) we have produced a report into spillage management and prevention in the transport, logistics and distribution industry.
Dealing with spillages on the roads - new guidelines
Have you had a spillage on the highway? If it happened would you know how to deal with it safely and avoid a pollution incident? We want your comments on our new guidelines.
Contaminated land programme
Since 7 July we have assumed responsibility for awarding grants to local authorities to investigate or remediate contaminated sites, using funds provided by Defra. The scheme was previously administered by Defra, based on our technical advice.
What goes around comes around: A new heyday for small hydropower?
Think of renewable energy and chances are you’ll picture a wind turbine. Esther Maughan McLachlan, Director of Strong Language, examines the future of the small hydo industry.
Dates for your diary
What's coming up in September and October
In the courts
Daniels Chilled Foods Ltd has been fined £28,000 and Anglian Water £27,000 for water pollution offences. D H Holdings, trading as Envirogreen, was fined £23,600 for waste and water pollution offences.

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