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

By: Contributor(s): 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.

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.