Inspection strategy for the identification of contaminated land

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Environment Agency

2004

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 General policy of the Local Authority

1.2 Regulatory Context

1.3 The Definition of Contaminated Land

1.4 Development of the Strategy

2. CHARACTER OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITY’S AREA

2.1 Geographical location

2.2 Brief description/history

2.3 Size

2.4 Population

2.5 Land owned by the council

2.6 Current land use characteristics

2.7 Protected locations

2.8 Hydrogeological conditions

2.9 Geological conditions

2.10 Known information on Contamination/ Action taken previously

2.11 Industrial history

2.12 Conclusions

3. THE LOCAL AUTHORITY STRATEGY: OVERALL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

3.1 Aims of the Strategy

3.2 Objectives

4. ARRANGEMENTS AND PROCEDURES

4.1 Internal management arrangements for inspection and identification

4.2.1 For considering land for which Hastings Borough Council may have responsibility because of

our current or former ownership or occupation of that land.

4.2.2 Obtaining and evaluating information on actual harm or pollution of controlled waters.

4.2.3 Identifying Receptors and assessing their likely exposure to contaminants.

4.2.4 Obtaining and evaluating existing information on the possible prescance of contaminants and

their effects.

4.2.5 Liaison with statutory bodies.

4.2.6 Liaison with, and responding to Information from, the Owners or Occupiers of land, and other

relevant parties.

4.2.7 Responding to Information or Complaints from Members of the Public and Others

4.2.8 Planning and reviewing a programme for the inspection of particular areas of land.

4.2.9 Carrying out the detailed inspection of particular areas of land.

5. GENERAL LIASON AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

6. REVIEW MECHANISMS

7. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

appendices

glossary of terms.