Authorised Authorities
The following authorised authorities are responsible for the enforcement of waste management legislation in Ireland
- Local authorities – Environmental Officers County Councils
- National Transfrontier Shipment Office (NTFSO)
- National Waste Permit Office (NWPO)
- HSA – Health & Safety Authority
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supervises the statutory environmental responsibilities of local authorities and regulates EPA licenced facilities
Are you ready for an Inspection by the Health & Safety Authority?
In May 2014 the Irish College of General Practitioners published an article written by two G.P’s in Cork and Kerry, which gave an account of three audits completed by a HSA Inspector. The article can be found on the ICGP website (icgp.ie) or a copy can be found here : An experience of a HSA Inspection
Legislation
Waste Management (Movement of Hazardous waste) Regulations, S.I. 324 2011
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