§ Mr. Bill O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what guidance was given to waste producers on the conditions of storage on pollution prevention and control sites of orphan wastes; what requests she received from waste producers for advice; and if she will make a statement. [185264]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Environment Agency is responsible for regulating the storage of wastes, in accordance with environmental legislation, in England and Wales. Normally, some form of authorization, a licence or permit, is required; in some cases an exemption may be appropriate.
Anyone, including producers, who either wishes to alter his/her authorisation or requires a new one, should apply to the agency. Guidance on how to apply is available on the agency's website: www.environmentagency.org.uk.