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July 2009 press releases

Urban Waste Water Discharges in Ireland - Jul 02 2009, 12:55 AM
The EPA today released the report on Urban Waste Water Discharges in Ireland for Population Equivalents Greater that 500 persons -A Report for the Years 2006 and 2007. The report provides a summary of the waste water treatment in 482 villages, towns and cities in Ireland.

EPA identifies new sanctions that could be used in Ireland to protect the environment - Jul 08 2009, 9:54 AM
The EPA’s Office of Environmental Enforcement (OEE) today published a report entitled ‘A Study on the Use of Administrative Sanctions for Environmental Offences in other comparable countries and assessment of their possible use in Ireland’. The report reviewed the use of civil/administrative sanctions relevant to environmental protection in Ireland, the UK, USA, Germany and Australia.

Developing an Enforcement Policy for unauthorised waste activities - Jul 16 2009, 10:08 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published a Code of Practice for the Development of an Enforcement Policy for Unauthorised Waste Activities.

EPA Prosecutes Advanced Bar and Catering Services Ltd under the WEEE Regulations - Jul 23 2009, 1:52 PM
On 20 July 2009 Advanced Bar and Catering Services Ltd., A4 Calmount Road, Ballymount, Dublin 12, pleaded guilty to charges brought by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in relation to seven offences under the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (WEEE) Regulations 2005, as amended.

Get Splashing - for online information on your local bathing water sites. - Jul 30 2009, 1:22 PM
The EPA was making waves today with the launch of the new online bathing water quality website Splash. The map-based website provides the latest information on bathing water quality at the 131 designated bathing sites around the country.