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Pollution control - inspection and regulation

Pollution control - inspection and regulation standards and objectives

Inspection and Regulation Objectives

Protect public health and the environment and ensure public awareness of the Public Protection Pollution Control Service through enforcement of legislation and the provision of advice information and education by;

  • Fulfilling the Council’s Statutory Duties in relation to industrial pollution control under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 and associated regulations.
  • Fulfilling the Council’s Statutory Duties in relation to contaminated land under Part II A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and associated regulations.
  • Fulfilling the Council’s Statutory Duties in relation to air quality management under Part IV of the Environment Act 1995, and associated regulations.
  • Responding to public complaints and other requests for service and investigating within service standard.
  • Working in partnership or in co-operation with the Environment Agency, Primary Care Trust, DEFRA, other departments and external agencies.
  • Acting as a statutory consultee for the Council’s Planning Service.