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Environmental
The number of Acts in the Environmental sphere has greatly increased and this is reflected in the number of restrictions and permissions in place. Many of these are discussed in this section especially those relating to water pollution and waste management.
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| Waste Management Legislation |
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Since 1994, European legislation has placed the responsibility for the recovery and recycling of packaging waste on those who handle packaging at any stage of the supply chain. This has been implemented into national legislation via the Waste Management Act 1996 and the Waste Management (Packaging) Regulations 1997.
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| Radiation - Legislation |
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This article outlines legislation relating to the control of ionising radiation. This document is a guide and is not a legal interpretation of the legislation. A separate document covers the role of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) in regard to the regulation and licensing of radiation sources.
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| Air Pollution Legislation |
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This document discusses regulations applicable to the area of air pollution. The principal legal framework for the prevention and control of air pollution is contained in the Air Pollution Act, 1987.
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