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Environment Agency EU Exit Preparedness Survey

Introduction

Dear CIWM Member

The Environment Agency is engaging with the resources and waste sector to establish the level of preparedness of the sector and this survey is important to help them to understand stakeholders' main areas of concern and adaptation measures that are being considered. This survey is urgent and the deadline for responses is 12.30 pm 20th December.

PLEASE NOTE: As a public body, the Environment Agency is under a legal duty to disclose information we hold, unless exempt. Confidential commercial information may be exempt from disclosure, if the information is of a confidential nature, to protect a legitimate economic interest if disclosure would adversely affect the confidentiality. There is also an exception for any confidential information provided on a voluntary basis. You should indicate clearly on the form any information which you regard as confidential. Please note that we cannot guarantee that any confidential information you supply will not be disclosable.
1.Are you concerned about waste exports to/from the EU?
2.If you answered yes to Question 1, please indicate the level of disruption to your business
3.Are you concerned about waste exports transiting the EU?
4.If you answered yes to Question 3, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
5.Are you concerned about the effect of any delay on your business if a new notification is needed?
6.If you answered yes to Question 5, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
7.Are you concerned about the export of green list waste to the EU?
8.If you answered yes to Question 7, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
9.Are you concerned about the impact of wider trade barriers on your waste business, such as increased customs checks?
10.If you answered yes to Question 9, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
11.Are you concerned about the impact on any specific waste streams?
12.If you answered yes to Question 11, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service and describe the waste stream and approximate tonnage
13.Are you expecting to alter the type of waste you export, for example exporting more RDF rather than separate waste streams (or vice versa)?
14.If you answered yes to Question 13, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
15.Are you expecting to export more waste to non-EU countries?
16.If you answered yes to Question 15, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
17.Are you planning to develop new markets inside or outside the UK?
18.If you answered yes to Question 17, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
19.Are you planning to find alternative options for managing your waste within the UK?
20.If you answered yes to Question 19, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
21.Do your contingency plans include stockpiling waste in the UK?
22.If you answered yes to Question 21, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
23.Have you taken appropriate measures to stockpile waste, such as checking permit conditions, fire prevention plans or if the waste can be stored under cover?
24.If you answered yes to Question 23, please indicate the level of disruption that you expect to your business or service
25.Do you have any other comments/points that you would like to make us aware of?