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Movement of Controlled Waste NEPM

Movement of Controlled Waste NEPM

This NEPM ensures that controlled wastes that are to be moved between States and Territories are properly identified, transported, and handled in ways that are consistent with environmentally sound practices.

The NEPM provides a national framework for developing and integrating State and Territory systems for the management of the movement of controlled wastes between States and Territories. These management systems include:

  • tracking systems which provide information to assist agencies and emergency services, and ensure that controlled wastes are directed to and reach appropriate facilities;
  • prior notification systems which provide participating States and Territories with access to information, to assess the appropriateness of proposed movements of controlled wastes in terms of transportation and a facility selection process; and
  • the licensing and regulation of generators, transporters and facilities so that tracking and notification functions are compatible with participating State and Territory requirements.

Minor Variation to the NEPM 2010

In 2010 the NEPC made a Minor Variation to the NEPM to provide greater clarity, remove unneccessary regulatory burden and remove clauses that are no longer required.

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