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Asbestos Seminar For Local Gov t 08 September 2005 The Role Responsibilities of the Environment Protection Authorit

2. Introduction. The Regulatory FrameworkEPA's Role

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Asbestos Seminar For Local Gov t 08 September 2005 The Role Responsibilities of the Environment Protection Authorit

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    1. 1 Asbestos Seminar – For Local Gov’t 08 September 2005 The Role & Responsibilities of the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) Myles P Whelan EPA Victoria Project Manager Prescribed Industrial Waste

    2. 2 Introduction The Regulatory Framework EPA’s Role & Responsibilities Transport of Industrial Asbestos Wastes Defining Asbestos Sources Final Disposal to Landfill

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    4. 4 Environment Protection (Prescribed Waste) Regulations, 1998 Classify certain wastes to be ‘prescribed’ for the purposes of the Act Establish regulatory controls over aspects of the management of Prescribed Industrial Waste, eg. transport Establish responsibilities and reporting requirements for industrial waste producers Regulatory Framework

    5. 5 Responsibilities in Brief Transport & Disposal EPA Publication 364 sets out the rules for asbestos management. In summary EPA regulates & controls the transportation of asbestos of industrial origin; and the final disposal destination (landfill) of waste asbestos, whether of industrial origin or domestic origin.

    6. 6 Transporter Responsibilities Owners of vehicles that transport industrial or commercially sourced waste asbestos must hold a waste transport permit. The permit will stipulate necessary controls for the safe handling, transport and disposal of waste asbestos. Packaging material must be protected and remain intact during transport and unloading. Damaged packaging must be replaced or repaired prior to disposal of the consignment.

    7. 7 Tracking Requirements Waste Transport Certificates The waste producer must generate a waste transport certificate. The waste transporter and disposal/receiving site operator must complete the appropriate sections of the certificate

    8. 8 Defining Asbestos Sources Under the Environment Protection (Prescribed Waste) Regulations 1998 asbestos from industrial origins are prescribed industrial waste. When a commercial contractor (e.g. a licensed asbestos removalist) undertakes the removal of the asbestos from a domestic source transport certificates and a permitted vehicle are required.

    9. 9 Defining Asbestos Sources The transportation of domestic-sourced asbestos, unless removal is undertaken by a licensed asbestos removalist, does not fall within EPA’s statutory responsibilities. A householder may transport their own asbestos to a licensed landfill for disposal with out transport certificates or a permitted vehicle.

    10. 10 Disposal Scheduled Premises Regulations Sets out those premises which are scheduled e.g. Premises receiving Prescribed Industrial Waste Sets out the conditions under which certain premises may be exempt e.g. composting works are exempt from licencing Identifies those premises that EPA has a primary regulatory relationship with.

    11. 11 Disposal Storage Prior to Disposal Local Gov’t can establish a facility to provide consolidation point ie at a transfer station No Works Approval required

    12. 12 Disposal Asbestos must be disposed of only at landfill sites licensed by EPA to accept waste asbestos. Persons (both industrial and domestic sourced) intending to dispose of waste asbestos should contact the site operator to ascertain the capability of accepting the waste. Licence conditions ensure waste asbestos be handled and covered in such a manner to ensure it is not disturbed

    13. 13 Key Point Summary EPA’s Role is to regulate & control the transportation of asbestos of industrial origin the final disposal destination of waste asbestos for both industrial & domestic sourced

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