Epa Waste Approval Discretion

Summary

Clause 15(1) of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 allows the EPA to exercise discretion in approving certain waste types for operational purposes at scheduled waste facilities. If a waste type closely aligns with those listed in the regulation, the EPA may approve its use. This clause provides a framework for evaluating waste types and operational purposes, ensuring they align with the approved purposes listed in the regulation.

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EPA Discretion under Clause *(*) of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation * Clause *(*) of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation * allows the EPA to exercise discretion in approving the use of certain kinds of waste for specified operational purposes at scheduled waste facilities. The clause provides a table listing specific waste types and their corresponding approved purposes, such as construction works, landfill lining systems, and stormwater management systems.
Clause *(*) of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation * provides the EPA with the discretion to approve certain waste types for operational purposes at waste facilities. This discretion is guided by the listed approved purposes in the regulation's table.
Is there a specific aspect of this regulation or discretion you need more clarification on?
so if the pupose or kind of waste in the application is potentilly closely lined or similar to whats in * (*) then the epa can use descrition and approve it
Clause *(*) of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation * does allow the EPA discretion to approve waste types for operational purposes. If the waste type closely aligns with those listed in the regulation, the EPA may approve its use. Is there a particular type of waste or operational purpose you're concerned about?
what clause allows discretion
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Clause *(*) of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation * allows the EPA discretion to approve waste types for certain purposes. It provides a framework for evaluating waste types and operational purposes, aligning them with listed approved purposes. Is there a specific waste type or operational purpose you are concerned about?