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CL:AIRE continues performing the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) audits following the procedures published on its website (DoW CoP Auditing Procedures).
The audit activities conducted by CL:AIRE in 2023 are now summarised in this report. It provides general feedback on how well the industry met the requirements of the DoW CoP, highlights areas of weakness, and recommends potential improvement measures based on the audit findings.
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CL:AIRE is pleased to announce the publication of a new FAQ addressing the potential use of the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) for quarry backfilling.
Key highlights:
- The applicability of DoW CoP for quarry backfilling is determined by the specifics of the proposed backfill operation and planning permissions.
- Generally, large-scale quarry backfilling is unlikely to be suitable for DoW CoP and requires an environmental permit.
- There are exceptions where DoW CoP may be applicable for limited backfill activities, such as re-landscaping, habitat creation, and stabilising cliffs, provided all DoW CoP requirements are met.
For full details and to understand when DoW CoP can be used, check out the complete list of FAQs here.
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This month, the CL:AIRE DoW CoP Team was invited to visit an active DoW CoP site that is currently using the Direct Transfer scenario to import and reuse clean, naturally occurring materials.
The site is located in Somerset, and it is part of works being carried out by the Environment Agency. Kier is the main contractor undertaking the major earthworks to improve the local flood defences.
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CL:AIRE is pleased to announce the publication of a new FAQ on defining a Site of Origin under the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP).
Key points:
- A Site of Origin can be defined by a specific Planning Permission boundary, a detailed Remediation Strategy, an Environmental Permit Deployment Form, or other regulator-agreed parameters.
- Good practice, as demanded by the DoW CoP, involves considering environmental, social, and economic principles to ensure sustainable remediation and earthworks.
- For large or complex projects, it may be sensible to divide the site based on environmental sensitivities, geographic units, contamination presence, or work package timings.
For comprehensive guidance on defining a Site of Origin, please refer to the full list of FAQs here.
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As part of the Qualified Persons (QPs) renewal process in the assessment year (i.e. every 5 years starting from 2019), QPs are reminded that the QP Assessment and the DoW CoP Professional Report must be completed and submitted by 30 June 2024 (Tuesday).
To complete the QP renewal process this year, QPs are required to provide the following:
• Updated Chartership status within the past 12 months;
• Updated CPD log (with a minimum of 30 hours of CPD requirement);
• Annual renewal fee;
• Completed QP Assessment*; and
• DoW CoP Professional Report*.
* QPs registered from 2023 onwards are exempt from the requirements of the QP Assessment and the DoW CoP Professional Report for 2024.
The following provides further details on the requirements for the QP Assessment and the DoW CoP Professional Report in 2024.