Environment Calendar – February 2007

The environment calendar highlights key dates for proposed and existing legislation and policy and closing dates for consultation papers relating to major environment issues in the EU and England.

It will provide a useful tool for environment managers tracking new legislation for the purpose of implementing an environment management system such as ISO 14001 or EMAS.

It will also be helpful for those in environment technologies industries seeking new opportunities by highlighting upcoming legislation.

Key developments and dates this month include:

• On 2 February 2007, the Environment Agency issued new guidance to help business and industry meet the changes to landfill regulations which come into play later this year. The new rules mean that from 30th October 2007, waste must be treated before it is disposed of at a landfill site. At the same time, liquid waste will be banned from any landfill. To explain what needs to be done, the Environment Agency has been working with