Notification procedure for the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified crops
Year: 2007
Notification procedure for the Deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified crops for purposes other than placing on the market – Field trials in accordance with Article 14 of the GMO (Deliberate Release) Regulations S.I. No 500 of 2003
The Emissions from Storage BAT Reference Document (2006)
Year: 2006
This document should be used to identify the Conclusions on BAT from the Storage BAT reference document (BREF) applicable for a given proposed licence application.
Guidance note on Landfilling of Asbestos
Year: 2006
This document sets out a discussion basis and guidance in relation to the classification of landfills accepting asbestos waste.
Waste Management - Taking Stock And Moving Forward
Year: 2004
This document (published April 2004) reviews progress and the continuing challenges in dealing with waste. It envisages the near-term introduction of thermal waste treatment as an alternative to landfill.
Guidance Note On Energy Efficiency Auditing
Year: 2003
Delivering Change – Preventing And Recycling Waste 2002
Year: 2002
This government policy document built on Changing Our Ways moving to concrete proposals to give authorities more power to tackle the problem of waste. The document also announced the establishment of a National Waste Prevention Programme in the Environmental Protection Agency.
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for the release of genetically modified organisms other than higher plants
Year: 2002
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for the release of genetically modified organisms other than higher plants (Part B, clinical trials)
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for the release of genetically modified higher plants (field trials)
Year: 2002
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for the release of genetically modified higher plants (Angiospermae and Gymnospermae) (Part B, field trials)
Guidelines On Containment Measures For Genetically Modified (GM) Animals
Year: 2001
There is a statutory requirement for users of GM animals to apply the principles of Good Animal House Practice. These guidelines are for GMO users who plan to work with GM animals in animal houses.
Guidelines For Those Planning To Work With GM Plants In Contained Environments
Year: 2001
These are guidelines for users who plan to work with GM plants in greenhouses, growthrooms, growth cabinets etc. The regulations require GMO users to 'apply principles of good greenhouse, growthroom practice, including such principles (if any) as may be specified or approved by the Agency.'
Landfill Manual - Site Design
Year: 2000
The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance on landfill site design so as to prevent or reduce as far as possible negative effects on the environment. Guidelines are presented for the design of landfill liner systems, leachate management systems, for landfill gas management and for the final capping system.
Landfill Manual - Guidance Note on Landfill Restoration
Year: 1999
This document gives guidance on all aspects of landfill restoration. The manual sets down the requirements for successful restoration to after uses such as nature conservation and amenity, woodland, agriculture and hard end uses such as built structures and car parks.
BATNEEC Guidance Note - Pig Production Sector - Feb 1998
Year: 1998
Draft BATNEEEC Guidance Note for the Pig Production Sector. Published February 1998.
Changing Our Ways waste report 1998
Year: 1998
This was the first in a series of comprehensive government policy documents on the management of waste in Ireland. It endorsed the integrated waste management approach, based on the internationally adopted hierarchy of options which places greatest emphasis on waste prevention, followed by minimisation, re-use, recycling, energy recovery and finally, the environmentally sustainable disposal of residual waste.
BATNEEC Guidance Note - Wood Treatment and Preservation - Nov 1997
Year: 1997
Draft BATNEEEC Guidance Note for Wood Treatment and Preservation. Published November 1997.
BATNEEC Guidance Note - Manufacture or Use of Coating Materials - Nov 1997
Year: 1997
BATNEEC Guidance Note for the Manufacture or Use of Coating Materials. Published November 1997.
BATNEEC Guidance Note - Extraction of Minerals - Nov 1997
Year: 1997
BATNEEEC Guidance Note for the Extraction of Minerals. Published November 1997.
BATNEEC Guidance Note - Manufacture of Synthetic Fibres - Nov 1997
Year: 1997
BATNEEEC Guidance Note for the Manufacture of Synthetic Fibres. Published November 1997.
Landfill Manual- Guidance note on Operational Practices
Year: 1997
The objective of this manual is to contribute to the improved management of existing biodegradable landfill sites, whilst providing guidance on how new sites are to be operated. The manual should thus be seen as contributing to the process of improving national landfill standards which will accelerate with the implementation of the Waste Management Act.