what is contaminated land?
The Government has issued further guidance on the legal
definition of contaminated land under the Environmental Protection
Act 1990. This guidance restates the present position and confirms
that local authorities have a responsibility to identify
contaminated land in their area. The Government has also confirmed
that they will not be setting a level of contaminants over which
remediation will be required. The onus is on a local authority as a
regulator to judge each site on a case by case basis undertaking an
assessment of the actual risks posed by the contaminants.
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