Paragraph 30 Compliance testingF1

(1)

Waste regularly generated in the same process does not require for each batch to be tested as part of its basic characterisation, but may instead be subject to compliance testing in accordance with this paragraph.

(2)

Compliance testing must consist of one or more of the tests applied in accordance with paragraph 29 of this schedule and must include—

(a)

testing of the key variables established under paragraph 29(2)(d) so as to demonstrate that the waste meets the limit values for those variables,

(b)

a batch leaching test using the same method as was used for the test undertaken under paragraph 29(2)(c)(i), and

(c)

tests which demonstrate that the waste complies with the results of the characterisation carried out under paragraph 29 and the relevant waste acceptance criteria.

(3)

Compliance testing must be carried out at the times established in the characterisation but must not be less frequent than once a year.

(4)

Records of compliance testing must be retained by the operator for a period of not less than two years.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 13 inserted (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 4 (with sch. 23)