Economic Study of Solvent Recycling and Treatment
Economic Study of Solvent Recycling and Treatment, December 2012
Year: 2012
In 2009 the Environmental Protection Agency commissioned the Clean Technology Centre to explore the economic aspects of solvent treatment in Ireland in line with the recommendations of the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012 - Implementation Report 2011
Year: 2012
This interim report reviews the Plan and SEA objectives and identifies progress made in implementing its recommendations since its publication in 2008 up to mid-2011
A Householders' Guide to Hazardous Waste Prevention
Year: 2012
This booklet contains tips and advice for householders on the correct use and disposal of everyday hazardous products. The information in this guide was prepared by the Regional Waste Management Office (RWMO) for Limerick, Clare and Kerry, working on waste prevention by participating in the Local Authority Prevention Network and working in partnership with the region's local authorities.
National Waste Database Report 2001
Year: 2012
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2001, on waste management infrastructure and on initiatives towards waste prevention and recovery. It covers waste generated by householders, commercial premises and industrial operations. The report also highlights trends in waste generation and management and illustrates progress towards recovery targets.
Tuarascáil Náisiúnta Dramhaíola 2010
Year: 2012
Achoimre feidhmiúcháin, conclúidí agus moltaí an Tuarascáil Náisiúnta Dramhaíola 2010. Cuireann an tuarascáil seo faisnéis maidir le giniúint agus bainistiú dramhaíola i 2010. Clúdaíonn sé dramhail a ghintear ag teaghlaigh, tráchtála agus oibreoirí tionscail, chomh maith le dramhaíl a onnmhairiú thar lear.
National Waste Report 2010
Year: 2012
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2010. It covers municipal waste, hazardous waste, construction & demolition waste, as well as some waste streams subject to producer responsibility initiatives. The report illustrates progress towards meeting EU recovery, recycling and diversion from landfill targets.
Tuarascáil Náisiúnta Dramhaíola 2009
Year: 2012
Cuireann an tuarascáil seo faisnéis maidir le giniúint agus bainistiú dramhaíola i 2009. Clúdaíonn sé dramhail a ghintear ag teaghlaigh, tráchtála agus oibreoirí tionscail, chomh maith le dramhaíl a onnmhairiú thar lear. An tuarascáil béim freisin ar threochtaí i giniúint dramhaíola agus bainistíochta agus léiríonn dul chun cinn i dtreo spriocanna a aisghabháil agus a athchúrsáil.
National Waste Report 2009
Year: 2012
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2009. It covers municipal waste, hazardous waste, construction & demolition waste, as well as some waste streams subject to producer responsibility initiatives. The report illustrates progress towards meeting EU recovery, recycling and diversion from landfill targets.
Review of the Effectiveness of SEA in Ireland - Regional Planning Guidelines Executive Summary
Year: 2012
Executive summary of the findings of the national study to determine the effectiveness of SEA in Ireland related to the Regional Planning Guidelines. Recommendations are put forward in relation to guidance, training & awareness, data collection/provision & sharing and governance and legislation.
Review of the Effectiveness of SEA - Regional Planning Guidelines
This is the report of the review of effectiveness review of SEA in Ireland in relation to the Regional Planning Guidelines., December 2012
Year: 2012
Findings of the review of the effectiveness of SEA in Ireland in relation to the Regional Planning Guidelines
SEA Effectiveness Review in Ireland - Action Plan 2012-16
Year: 2012
Through the National SEA (Environmental Authority) Technical Forum the 5 SEA statutory environmental authorities in Ireland have jointly developed an SEA Action Plan to implement the key priority recommendations of the SEA Effectiveness Review. The implementation of this Action Plan will be dependent on a shared responsibility in delivering the key priority recommendations.
Review of Effectiveness of SEA in Ireland
Year: 2012
The key findings and recommendations from the 'Effectiveness Review of SEA in Ireland' are presented in this report. Recommendations are included to address issues relating to guidance, training & awareness, data collection, provision & sharing and governance and legislation.
Review of Effectiveness of SEA in Ireland - Executive Summary
Year: 2012
This document summarises the key findings and recommendations of the 'Review of Effectiveness of SEA in Ireland' main report.
Assessment of the Impact on Ireland of the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Accident
Year: 2012
This report presents the results of environmental monitoring carried out in 2011 following the accident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant (NPP) in Japan and subsequent releases of radioactivity.
Guidance on the Authorisation of Discharges to Groundwater
Version 1 - December 2011 , June 2011
Year: 2011
This provides a framework for the criteria considered important for granting or refusing an authorisation for discharge to groundwater. It addresses risk screening, appropriate levels of technical assessment, prediction of impact on groundwater quality and appropriate monitoring for different types and scales of discharges.
Guidance on the Authorisation of Discharges to Groundwater
Version 1 - December 2011, April 2011
Year: 2011
This provides a framework for the criteria considered important for granting or refusing an authorisation for discharge to groundwater. It addresses risk screening, appropriate levels of technical assessment, prediction of impact on groundwater quality and appropriate monitoring for different types and scales of discharges.
Guidance for Reporting of Agglomerations and designated Major Roads inside Agglomerations under the Environmental Noise Regulations
Year: 2011
A “major road” is defined as a road with an annual total bi-directional flow during 2016 above 3,000,000 vehicle passages per year, approximately 8,220 vehicle passages per average 24 hours.
Guidance Note on Noise Assessment of Wind Turbine Operations at EPA Licensed Sites (NG3)
Year: 2011
This Guidance Note is intended to allow IPPC or waste licence holders to determine if their own sites are suitable for wind turbine development with respect to noise nuisance.
3rd Bin Commercial Waste Bin Characterisation Report 2010
Year: 2010
As a follow-on to the Municipal Waste Characterisation 2008 Surveys (EPA contract NWPP-2007-26), the EPA commissioned RPS to develop biodegradable and packaging factors for residual waste from 3- bin collection systems from commercial origin. This report presents the results of this work.