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#1 Posted : 06 August 2007 15:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By DRB
Quick question for you environmental experts out there. Is there any legal obligation for a company to report a major leak or spillage?
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#2 Posted : 06 August 2007 15:29:00(UTC)
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Posted By Glen Coe
Lots of legislation, depandant upon what you have spilled and where in the country.

Start here:

http://www.environment-a...ontactus/348254/?lang=_e

Also do a web search on "IPPC"
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#3 Posted : 06 August 2007 16:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Taff
If it's entered controlled waters then yes you must report - to the environment ageny.
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#4 Posted : 06 August 2007 17:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Fred Pratley
If its nasty and gone down the sewer, think of the poor old sewage worker working on the drains in question. Worse still, affect the treatment plant and they'll trace it back to you!
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