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The potential for water pollution from railways [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: CIRIA ; C643Publication details: London CIRIA 2005Description: 1 CD-ROMISBN:
  • 0860176436
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 614.77 $2 18
Partial contents:
Key findings --Introduction -- A brief introduction to the legislation -- The railway industry in the UK -- Pollution sources and routes -- Who might be liable? -- Environmental policies and good practice -- Risk management -- Discharge of dangerous substances to water
Summary: Summarises a study looking at the legislative framework, the overall structure of the railway industry in the UK, the potential sources of pollution, the responsibilities for pollution, the availability of guidance on good practice, and actions that may need to be taken. Although the study that led to this report focused on railway activities in mainland Britain, the guidance is also likely to be applicable elsewhere in the European Union.
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Book London Enquiry desk CD-ROM BOX (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30072251

Key findings --Introduction -- A brief introduction to the legislation -- The railway industry in the UK -- Pollution sources and routes -- Who might be liable? -- Environmental policies and good practice -- Risk management -- Discharge of dangerous substances to water

Summarises a study looking at the legislative framework, the overall structure of the railway industry in the UK, the potential sources of pollution, the responsibilities for pollution, the availability of guidance on good practice, and actions that may need to be taken. Although the study that led to this report focused on railway activities in mainland Britain, the guidance is also likely to be applicable elsewhere in the European Union.