The Gazette 1994

GAZETTE

MARCH 1994

I n d e x t o V o l u me 8 7 1 9 9 3 G a z e t t e Readers are requested to note that the index to Volume 87 ( 1 9 9 3) of the Gazette is enclosed with this issue. The index, compiled by Julitta Clancy, provides a comprehensive guide to all subjects covered in the Gazette in the ten issues from January to December, 1993. There is also a case index of all cases reported in the Recent Irish Cases Supplements and cases examined and/or specially mentioned in articles, editorials etc. A legislation index is also provided. Gazette Binders Binders, which will store ten issues of the Gazette, are available for sale from the Law Society, priced £ 10 each including postage and packing. Please contact Linda Dolan at the Law Society if you would like to order a binder. • Please file the index for future reference.

By JOHN COLLINS © 1993

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4. These activities are listed under the following economic sectoral headings:- minerals; energy; metals; mineral fibres and glass; chemicals; intensive agriculture; food and drink wood, paper, textiles and leather; fossil fuels: cement; waste; surface coatings; and other activities. 5. The form of and procedures pertaining to IPC licensing are to be elaborated in the near future by statutory instrument. For the time being, however, a broad outline of the structure of the system is to be found in section 87(2). 6. Section 84( l) lists 17 types of condition ranging from specific conditions on emissions and substances, through monitoring and testing requirements, to payment of emissions charges.

12. Section 104 came into operation on 10 August 1993; see EPA Act, 1992 (Commencement) Order, 1993 (SI No. 235/1993).

environment reports; annual drinking water quality reports; reports on public authority monitoring; guidelines on environmental audits; eco-label reports; codes of practice; BATNEEC specifications.

13. As of writing, section 105 has not been commenced.

8. Most notably air and water quality management plans.

14. i.e. local, sanitary and planning authorities.

9. Including registers of IPC licences; prescribed substances; quality- controlled laboratories.

15. Planning authorities will still be responsible for managing the pollution aspects of activities not included in the First Schedule to the Act. 16. On the assignment and transfer of functions in general, see sections 53 and 54; on the extension of powers, see sections 100 to 102. •

10. Access to Information on the

Environment Regulations 1993 (SI No. 133/1993).

I I. Compare to the far lower maximum penalties under section 12 of the Air Pollution Act, 1987, and section 24 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Act, 1990.

7. For example, state of the