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Extractive Waste Directive: Assessment of Member States' performance regarding the Directive's implementation

The European Commission (DG Environment) has published a study report in July assessing Member States' performance regarding the implementation of the Extractive Waste Directive (2006/21/EC).

date:  22/09/2017

The report contains main findings and potential solutions regarding Inspectors (expertise and number); inventories of closed and abandoned sites; cases of non-compliance; Guidance for reporting events; external emergency plans at Category A facilities; guidelines for operators and competent authorities on the content of waste management plans; clarification of the interlinkages between permitting regimes; use of Best Available Techniques (BAT); enhancing implementation of the Directive with regard to financial guarantees among other issues.

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