Air pollution control in quarry operations: the impact of the Environmental Protection Act
Language: English Series: Quarry Management ; May 1991, 33-35(3)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS44529 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 47678-1001 |
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.