Waste Management (Certification of Historic Unlicenced Waste Disposal and Recovery Activity) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 524 of 2008). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Waste management Waste disposal Packaging/labelling Hazardous substances Recycling/reuse Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations provide for the certification of historic unlicensed waste disposal sites in operation between 1977 and 1996. The Regulations provide for the registration of these facilities by the local authorities, the carrying out of a screening risk assessment of the sites and the determination of any remedial measures required (all of which will be the responsibility of the relevant local authority). These facilities require a certificate of authorization from the Environment Protection Agency. This certificate may specify further necessary measures to ensure the protection of the environment. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Waste Management Act, 1996. Legislation | Ireland | 1996 (2022) Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Waste Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2004 (S.I. No. 395 of 2004). Legislation | Ireland | 2004 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Waste Management Act, 1996. Legislation | Ireland | 1996 (2022) Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Basic legislation, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Waste Management (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 1998. Legislation | Ireland | 1998 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX