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Korea set to usher in advanced system of chemicals regulation
The regulatory regime for chemicals in South Korea is set to be overhauled, with the country’s environment ministry planning to adopt an advanced system of chemicals management that regulates most chemicals available in the domestic market. Kim & Chang reports.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 28 March 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
DECC consultations on the management of nuclear waste and decommissioning of nuclear power stations
On 7 December 2010, the Department of Energy and Climate Change published three consultations relating to the management of nuclear waste and decommissioning of nuclear power stations This briefing provides a summary of this consultation programmme.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 21 December 2010 | Practice Area: Renewables
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Environmental Civil Sanctions: be prepared for 4 January
The Environment Agency intends to impose new civil sanctions on individuals and companies who commit certain environmental offences from 4 January 2011. This briefing from Nabarro considers the civil sanctions, the EA’s proposed approach and the implications for business.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 09 November 2010 | Practice Area: Conservation
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Site Waste Management Plans: beware unlimited fines
The UK’s Environment Agency is becoming more pro-active in inspecting and enforcing compliance with Site Waste Management Plans, with fines for non-compliance unlimited. This briefing covers the requirements of SWMPs for both client and contractor, and the consequences of non-compliance.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 12 October 2010 | Practice Area: Hazardous waste
The Industrial Emissions Directive - Progress in the EU
The Industrial Emissions Directive is due for its Second Reading in the European Parliament on 6 July 2010. Once agreed is likely to have far reaching consequences for many industries and sectors, including all those covered by the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.
Law Firm: Burges Salmon | Published: 25 May 2010 | Practice Area: Hazardous waste
Hazardous materials directive recast
The ROHS Directive (EU Directive 2002/95/EC) on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in EEE is currently being reviewed at European level. This briefing considers the current state of play and the implications on the proposed new directive.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 19 May 2010 | Practice Area: Hazardous waste
Ruling confirms broker's duty to inform the insured of its disclosure obligations
In the recent case of Nicholas G Jones v Environcom and Miles Smith Insurance Brokers, Mr Justice David Steel restated the broker's duty to inform its client of its disclosure obligations. He also considered the extent of the broker’s obligation to elicit material information for disclosure.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 28 April 2010 | Practice Area: Non-Life
Volcanic ash flight disruption - passenger rights
The closure of UK airspace following this week's volcanic eruption in Iceland is causing major disruption, which could worsen if the situation persists. The challenges faced by carriers operating to and from the UK will be exacerbated by the legal obligations arising from EC Regulation 261/2004.
Law Firm: Barlow Lyde & Gilbert | Published: 16 April 2010 | Practice Area: Air
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Limiting the spread of contamination…and its legal consequences
Most people are aware it’s a criminal offence to cause or permit pollution. But it’s not just prosecution by the Environment Agency that companies need be concerned about. Consider also the potential for civil claims by neighbouring landowners or water companies for compensation or clean-up costs...view abstract
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 07 April 2010 | Practice Area: Pollution of air, land and water
FAQs about waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE); Government adopts legislation on emission allowances auctions; Data protection update impacts outsourcers
Recently, German authorities initiated a campaign to enforce obligations under German waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) legislation. Although the primary targets of the campaign are German distributors and sellers of electrical and electronic equipment, the campaign would also impact...view abstract
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 01 March 2010 | Practice Area: Hazardous waste
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