Contaminated land - the new regime and waste management

Wiseman, A.

Contaminated land - the new regime and waste management - 2001 - Wastes Management May 2001, 27(1) .

Explains the new contaminated land legislation covering the 'suitable for use' principle and the 'polluter pays' principle. Also discusses enforcement by local authorities and the Environment Agency, risk-based assessment of contaminated sites, and the use of best practicable techniques to bring about remediation.


CONTAMINATED LAND
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENSING
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
ENFORCEMENT
LEGISLATION
BEST PRACTICE