How to avoid heavy fines for such simple “crimes” as not knowing the rules relating to environmental law
Is your company aware of the heavy fines and penalties that can be imposed on your organization for infringing environmental laws and regulations? Many companies are not.
It’s important to know that your organization can be fined for many different kinds of infringement, not just for incidents of pollution. Examples are:
– Failure to register, for example, with the appropriate regulatory agency or compliance scheme.
– Failure to report specific incidents, such as environmental infringements and impacts
– Failure to comply with the law, for example, regulations relating to pollution prevention and control, waste packaging requirements, emission levels, countryside and habitats protection, and planning and building regulations.
– Failure to keep proper records, such as those related to disposal of hazardous waste materials, waste management licenses, and local air pollution control.
– Lack of certification, including water discharge consents, IPPC Permits, and certificates of...