Certificate of Registration Application Process - Local Authority
Year: 2013
This Flowchart outlines the Application process for the Certification of Registration from start to finish with all of the different options through-out the process.
Waste Water Characterisation Study 2012
Effluent Characterisation Study Part A: WWTP Characterisation - Final Report, December 2012
Year: 2012
In June 2011, the EPA initiated a national wastewater monitoring study to facilitate reporting of Priority substances/PRTR pollutants by local authorities, regarding their EPA licensed wastewater treatment plants.
Assessment and Forecasting of Drought Flow Conditions in Irish Rivers
An assessment of drought flow conditions in Irish Rivers in the years 1989, 1990 and 1991 including a comparison with 1975 and 1976, December 2012
Year: 2012
The most severe drought flows recorded occurred in 1975 and 1976. The climatic conditions that caused those droughts are examined in this document. The drought flows of 1989, 1990 and 1991 are compared with 1975 and 1976.
Review of the EPA Hydrometric Programme
This report provides details of the review carried out of the EPA Hydrometric Programme, December 2012
Year: 2012
This review investigates the work undertaken by the Hydrometric and Groundwater Section of the EPA and the many activities that utilise the hydrometric data generated by the section. A review of individual hydrometric stations was conducted for the prioritisation of future hydrometric programmes. The review also outlines recommendations for the future implementation of the EPA–Local Authority hydrometric programme
Classification of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Substances in Groundwater
Year: 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency have published a list of hazardous and non-hazardous substances relating to their potential risk for groundwater pollution. Hazardous substances must be prevented from entering groundwater, and the input of non-hazardous substances must be limited.
Methodology for Establishing Groundwater Threshold Values, the Assessment of Chemical and Quantitative Status for Groundwater and Groundwater Trends
Year: 2012
Information on the establishment of Threshold Values and the methods and procedures used to assess the chemical and quantitative status of groundwater bodies. Includes outline of the assessment of pollution trends and trend reversal.
Municipal Waste Characterisation 2004/05 Surveys - Final Report
Year: 2012
This study updated the 1996 methodology for conducting municipal waste characterisation surveys and provided an up-to-date national profile of municipal waste. The study also made a number of recommendations for a future programme of waste characterisation surveys.
Municipal Waste Characterisation 2008 Surveys - Final Report
Year: 2012
This study contains the results from the latest municipal waste characterisation surveys conducted in 2008.
Environmental Report relating to the Proposed National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012
Year: 2012
This Environmental Report accompanies the Proposed National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012 and is available for public consultation from 7th November 2007 to 31st January 2008
Strategic Environmental Assessment on the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Year: 2012
A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) was carried out on the Plan during its preparation.
National Difficult Waste Facility Study
Year: 2012
In 2009 the Environmental Protection Agency commissioned SKM Enviros to explore the technical and economic aspects of developing a National Difficult Waste Facility (NaDWaF), the principal component of which would be a hazardous waste landfill. Aspects of co-location with other waste infrastructure, as well as site selection criteria, are also considered
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.