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ENVIRONMENT AGENCY TO ISSUE COAL YARD PERMIT


Environmental Panorama
International
January of 2010


The Environment Agency has decided to issue an Environmental Permit on Friday 15 January 2010 which will enable JH& S Building to operate the Milton Coal Yard site as a recycling centre.

Following discussions with residents at a drop in session at Milton last Monday (11 January 2010), and after further careful review, the Environment Agency has decided to issue an Environmental Permit on Friday 15 January 2010 which will enable JH& S Building to operate the Milton Coal Yard site as a recycling centre.

We listened very carefully to concerns raised by people who attended the drop in session and we understand what they are telling us. We then reviewed the Permit application and took these views into account.

However, as we highlighted at the drop-in session, we have only a limited number of grounds on which we can refuse to grant a Permit.

When we have issued the Permit, we will liaise with the operators to discuss the detail of how they will operate the site. Once the site is operational, our officers will monitor it regularly to make sure they are complying with the conditions in their permit.

Team Leader, Environment Management, Chris Withnell, says: “We only issue an Environmental Permit if we are sure the site can operate without causing harm to the environment or human health. Once the site is operational we will regulate it firmly and fairly to ensure that it does operate properly. However, if residents are concerned about incidents that they believe involve this site, they should call our free 24hr Incident Hotline on 0800 80 70 60.”

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We’re watching closely, but thaw flooding is unlikely says Environment Agency
Properties in the South are unlikely to be flooded in a forthcoming thaw.

That’s the conclusion of flood forecasting experts at the Environment Agency who have been working closely with monitoring teams across the region, as well as taking guidance from the national Flood Forecasting Centre in London.

River level analysis and measurements of snow depth have been carried out by Environment Agency teams across Kent, Sussex and Hampshire in the last week. While there’s no sense of complacency, the data suggests a low risk of flooding from snow melt even in more sensitive areas.

Richard O’Callaghan, flood forecasting team leader explained. “It’s important that people living in our region understand that we are prepared for flooding at any time of the year. We are keeping a close eye on the current situation, particularly in sensitive river catchments, but we can reassure people that the thaw is unlikely to lead to flooding.”

Average snow depths across the South are currently between 10 and 20 cm. Upon melting this will become around one to two centimetres of water. And while some sensitive river catchments are saturated, experts say flooding will only occur, if higher temperatures come quickly with further heavy rain. The forecast for cold and dry weather in the next few days suggests this is unlikely.

As well as monitoring flood risk, Environment Agency staff have been out across the region in the snow checking for blockages in water courses and removing debris, as well as ensuring pumping stations, storm drains and other assets are working as they should.

“Our teams have been working tirelessly, often in challenging conditions, to protect communities and minimise environmental risks during the cold snap,” added Toby Willison Environment Agency regional director for the South. “Their hard work means we are fully prepared for whatever the weather throws at us in the next fortnight. We shall now work with business partners to ensure they are clear on any potential environmental impacts from changing weather conditions.”

 
 

Source: Environment Agency – United Kingdom
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