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Pocket Guide to Environmental Legislation (England & Wales)
for the Built Environment
Environmental Management Guidance Manual for SME Aggregates Companies
(MIRO Manual)
Pocket Guide to Environmental Legislation
(England & Wales) for SME Aggregate Companies
Environmental Management for Business
Success Manual
Project Management Guide
Pocket Guide to Environmental Systems
and ISO14001 for SME’s
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Pocket
Guide to Environmental Legislation (England & Wales) for the Built
Environment
Introduction
This useful guide has been produced specifically to address environmental
legislation relating to the construction industry. It is spiral
bound with tabbed inserts to identify each section for ease of use
on site. It will:
•
increase
awareness of environmental legislation
• impart
and promote environmental legislative compliance on site
• provide
a useful reference tool for environmental training situations
• support
the implementation of environment management systems
• promote
an understanding of the role of environmental regulators
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Environmental
Management Guidance Manual for SME Aggregates Companies
(MIRO Manual)
Introduction
The aggregates industry is facing an increasing need to achieve
and demonstrate high environmental management quality standards.
Changes to minerals planning policy, tightened environmental legislation,
and the increasing influence of stakeholders and their involvement
are urging the aggregate industry to implement more stringent environmental
practices thus increasing environmental performance. The Environmental
Management Guidance Manual for SME Aggregate Companies was developed
to help quarry companies, in particular SMEs, to meet this challenge.
Content
The Manual explains the planning and regulatory context that governs
how quarries operate and describes good practice for achieving ongoing
legislative compliance with environmental controls. The manual also
addresses site restoration and aftercare.
The
Contents of the Manual:
Part
A: Background to Environmental Management of Aggregates Sites
A-1 Introduction
A-2 Environmental Regulation of Aggregates Sites
A-3 Voluntary Environmental Controls
Part
B: Operational Environmental Management Guide
B-1 Environmental Management ‘Topic’ Characters
B-2 Environmental Good Practice in Site Restoration and Aftercare
B-3 Environmental Management Resources
Development
The development of the Manual has been jointly undertaken by NECESI,
University of Durham (Lead Organisation and Project Manager), and
The Environment Practice (Principal Partner). The project has been
funded by the Minerals Industry Research Organisation (MIRO) under
Sustainable Land Won and Marine Dredged Aggregate Mineral Programme
(SAMP) on behalf of the Office of The Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
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Pocket
Guide to Environmental Legislation (England & Wales)
for SME Aggregate Companies
Introduction
The
pocket guide has been designed to provide quick reference summary
of the requirements of the key pieces of environmental legislation
likely to affect SME aggregates companies operating within England.
It provides a generic overview of the key pieces of environmental
legislation and other requirements applicable to organisations operating
within the aggregates sector.
Content
The
pocket guide is divided up into sections, including:
-Pollution
Control -Oil Storage
-Soil Handling -Contaminated Land
-Waste and the Duty of Care -Emissions to air
-Mineral Wastes -Statutory Nuisance
-Hazardous Wastes -Wildlife and Nature Conservation
-Packaging Wastes -Development Controls
-Landfill Operations -Additional Legislation
-Water and Effluent -Helpful Tools and Information
Each
Section provides key legislation on that topic.
The
Helpful Tools and Information includes an Environmental Health Check
to help assess the current state of the operation, an example completed
waste transfer note, information on enforcement and prosecution
guidelines, key references and suggested points of contact, and
glossary/abbreviation guide.
Development
The
pocket guide has been prepared by The Environment Practice and NECESI
with funding from the Sustainable Land-Won and Marine Dredged Aggregate
Minerals Programme (SAMP) funded through the Department for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) as part of the Aggregate Levy Sustainability
Fund (ALSF), administered by the Mineral Industry Research Organisation
for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
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Environmental
Management for Business Success Manual
Introduction
This guide is aimed at companies that wish to develop an environmental
management system (EMS) from scratch. It is designed to assist companies
in achieving certification to BS EN ISO 14001:2004 although it may
also be used by companies for whom certification is not a goal or
for whom a simplified system may be sufficient. The guide also provides
information on the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
and highlights the additional requirements of that standard compared
to those of ISO 14001.
Content
The guide is divided into ten sections, stated below along with
a short summary of the contents of each section.
SECTION
1 – Introduction
An overview of environmental management systems. This section also
includes a summary of the costs and benefits associated with developing
an EMS.
SECTION
2- Project Management of your EMS
Suggests a method for the project management of your EMS and provides
practical tips for tackling the development and implementation of
your system.
SECTION
3-Key Environmental Issues & Legislation
A summary of some of the main environmental issues of today and
the relationship with industry. The section also provides an overview
of the requirements of some key pieces of environmental legislation.
However, the guide is not designed to be an exhaustive reference
to all legislation and suggested further sources of information
are provided.
SECTION
4 – ISO 14001 Explained
Detailed guidance on the requirements of ISO 14001 with reference
to the toolkit in section 10 and other areas of the guide where
appropriate. There is also an overview of the additional requirements
of EMAS.
SECTION 5 – Operational Control
Practical advice on controlling the areas of your business operations
that could interact with the environment. This section gives guidance
on good management practice and describes typical examples of poor
practice.
SECTION
6 – Certification Process
An overview of the certification process including advice on the
selection of an accredited certification company and how to prepare
for an external certification audit. The differences between ISO
14001 certification and EMAS verification are also summarised.
SECTION
7 – FAQs and Case studies
Answers to some of the questions most frequently asked by companies
planning to implement an EMS and case studies of business success
for a range of organisations with a certified system in place.
SECTION
8 – Suggested points of contact
Contact details for suggested sources of further information. This
includes organisations offering support, regulatory authorities
and reputable sources of current legislative information.
SECTION
9 – Glossary of terms
Commonly accepted interpretations of technical terms.
SECTION
10 – EMS Toolkit
A range of forms checklists and example procedures which can be
adapted for use in your own organisation.
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Pocket
Guide to Environmental Systems and ISO14001 for SME’s
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