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Hazardous Waste Strategy - Defra Consultation [br]DEFRA seeks views on a proposed Strategy for Hazardous Waste Management in England.
The proposed strategy has been developed to underpin the practical application of the revised Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC (WFD), particularly the revised waste hierarchy with respect to the management of hazardous waste. The deadline for comments is 13 October 2009. The consultation papers are available from http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/hwm-strategy/index.htm For further information please contact jane.thornback@constructionproducts.org.uk
The Future of Sustainable Housing Events, Various UK Locations, 4 August to 3 September 2009
These half-day events on Part L and Part F will examine what the requirements for low carbon housing will look like in 2010 and will have speakers from CLG, BRE, the Energy Saving Trust and the Zero Carbon Hub. For further information or to book a place visit www.bre.co.uk/events/PartLF
Consultation on Proposals for Fairer and Better Environmental Enforcement
This joint Defra and Welsh Assembly consultation seeks views on government proposals for 'more transparent, proportionate, consistent and effective environmental enforcement in England and Wales.' The proposals include introducing new regulator-imposed civil sanctions to help create a better graduated system of enforcement and initial proposals to strengthen the role of the criminal courts in sentencing the worst cases, which would continue to be prosecuted. The consultation papers are available from http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/env-enforcement/ For further information please contact jane.thornback@constructionproducts.org.uk
