Response to Information Request - Received on 19/04/2012 · OPW11/0335

     EP-SECP-03: Designated on-site stockpiles and waste receptacl s"

 .1.ObjectivesfTargets                                                                                                                           To keep building materials and building waste on-site

  2. Management Strategy                                                                                                                         Containment of stockpiles and building waste wholly on the building site.

  3. Tasks/Actions                                                                                                                               1) Install skips or reo-cages in which to place waste, at multiple sites of
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                                                                                                                                                 building materials. Ensure that the stockpiles have designated covers with
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  8. Reporting and                                                                                                                               Exception reporting’to the site manager and senior management.
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                                                                                                                                                 2) Collect loose litter and place in bags;
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                                                                                                                                                 4) Collect water quality samples at inflow and outflow points (section 11).