Strategic Environmental Assessment- A Review of its Effectiveness in Ireland

Strategic Environmental Assessment in Ireland (SEA) is the process by which environmental considerations are integrated into Plans and Programmes across a broad range of sectors including energy, fisheries, industry, telecommunications, water and land use. A review of SEA, commissioned by the EPA, has found that: SEA is providing a vital tool for environmental protection in...

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Irish presidency unveils environmental programme

Ireland has named securing agreement with MEPs on Europe’s seventh environmental action plan (7EAP) as the top environmental priority of its EU six-month presidency term. The Irish presidency also aims to ask for council conclusions on a new EU climate adaptation strategy, which the European Commission is likely to bring forward soon following on from...

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Drinking Water: Quality, Regulations, Measurements

The Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption was implemented in Ireland by S.I. No. 278/2007  – European Communities (Drinking Water) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 These Regulations prescribe quality standards to be applied, and related supervision and enforcement procedures in relation to supplies of drinking water, including requirements as to sampling frequency,...

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Grant scheme for Septic Tanks

The Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, announced on 17 December 2012 that a grant scheme will be available for householders whose septic tanks and other domestic waste water treatment systems need repairing or updating following inspection under the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012. Householders will need to register their system by 1 February 2013...

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Urban Wastewater Directive: Parameters and Quality Values

Directive 98/15/EC replaces directive 91/271/EEC and provides standards for treatment for urban waste water. The directive is implemented in Ireland by S.I. 254/2001 Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001 and S.I. 440/2004 Urban Waste Water Treatment (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 Parameter & Quality Values ECOS Environmental Consultants Limited

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Water, Waste and Wastewater – Legal and Corporate Requirements

All businesses have legal and corporate requirements relating to water and wastewater. ECOS provides environmental advice to all types of businesses. We help our clients meet their business needs, be legally compliant and operate in line with best practice. Projects have included: Water, Waste and Wastewater – Treatment, Best Practice, Recovery & Reuse Environmental Management...

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BlueWater – GreenWater – GreyWater – BlackWater

Also known as MainsWater, Rainwater, Greywater and Wastewater. Sustainable options are available for business and commercial premises to minimize their Water Footprint (and cost) and comply with legal requirements  without compromising on their production or process requirements. Reduce – Recover – Recyle ECOS helps all types of businesses to address their requirements in a sustainable...

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Plans for EU-wide life cycle assessment take step forward

Possible plans for a harmonised approach to so-called ‘life cycle assessments‘ of a wide range of products have taken a step forward. It comes after the European Commission revealed that it will launch a pilot project early in the new year which is designed to pave the way for life cycle assessments (LCA). In a life...

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Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Impact Statement

The obligations under Irish law in respect of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are derived from obligations incurred as a result of membership of the European Community within the terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act and Regulations. An EIA is to be conducted before consent is given for projects likely...

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Environmental Legislation documents and weblinks

Environmental related legislation documents and weblinks are available on from Envirocentre including: Water Pollution Control as it affects Industry Waste Legislation Environmental Impact Assessment Strategic Environmental Assessment Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Ambient Air Quality Legislation Control of Noise Emissions Control of Major Accident Hazards involving Dangerous Substances Regulations (CoMAH) Energy using Products Directive Planning...

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