Air pollution control in quarry operations: the impact of the Environmental Protection Act

Butler, A.

Air pollution control in quarry operations: the impact of the Environmental Protection Act - 1991 - Quarry Management May 1991, 33-35(3) .

Amongst the varied provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 are several which will affect the quarrying industry. Though certain benefits will accrue from increased pollution control , the administrative costs of compliance with the Act will be severe. Following a brief reminder of existing legislation, the article summarizes Part 1 of the new Act, comments on the transfer of much of the minerals industry to local authority control and ends with a precis of forthcoming guidance notes.


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