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Written question asked by Lord Redesdale (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Thursday, 8 April 2010.


Waste Management: Compost Sites

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Environment Agency's rules on the use of bioaerosols take account of certain background levels of bioaerosols being naturally higher than the agency's suggested guidance levels.
Answer

The Environment Agency accounted for background levels of bioaerosols when it issued its 2001 position and when it revised the position in 2007. The Environment Agency will take this into account during any further review of the position.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3160; 718 c470WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Compost Health hazards Environment Agency Regulation Safety Waste management Bioaerosols
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk