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equired to arrange return shipments and the enforcement and prosecution of the violations. 3.10 NCP Interviews The NCPs were asked to interview one of their NCP colleagues (preferably someone that they did not know so well) during the Exchange Days and as an assignment, to write a short summary or article about the interview, to compete for a first and second prize. On the second day there were 18 persons who handed in a short article about their NCP counterpart. The articles were very enjoyable and surprising to read and it was nice to see that the NCPs took such interest in each other. The scanned articles are available on the protected area ‘Basecamp’ but not part of this report because of the private nature. The first prize was for the Swedish NCP who interviewed the Bulgarian representative. Second prize was for Ireland who wrote an article about the Norwegian NCP. Sweden kindly accepted the first prize and has agreed to organise the NCP Exchange Days with the Netherlands in 2012. This is very much appreciated by the NCP network. 3.11 Introduction Italy Because this was the first time that the Italian authorities joined an IMPEL-TFS activity they gave a short presentation to introduce themselves and their organisation to the NCPs. Also their national waste transport system SISTRI (www.sistri.it , Italian only) was explained to the participants. In Italy, the Ministry of environment is responsible for all national environmental regulations and laws and setting the waste policy. The notifications and permitting is being executed by the twenty regions or provinces in Italy. Enforcement is the responsibility of the military police, the ‘Carabinieri’. The two representatives that were present at the meeting are working for the ministry. Since 2009, there is a national system of waste traffic licensing and a transport tracking system in Italy. The trucks that are transporting waste (hazardous and non hazardous) have to be equipped with a black box. By checking this device, the transport can be followed around Italy. This SISTRI is a national system and it is not used outside Italy but they IMPEL-TFS NCP Exchange Days FINAL Report 15/46 28- 29 September 2011 – Berlin, Germany January 2012
would like to see that other countries will start using it too so that we can have a uniform approach in Europe. From February 9 th onward trains and boats also have to comply. There was a lot of interest from the participants to work with their colleagues in Italy. At the end of their introduction the Italian participants emphasised the importance of the work that IMPEL-TFS is doing and indicated that they would like to participate in IMPEL-TFS activities from this year forward. 3.12 IMPEL Chair of the board Ms. Zofia Tucinska from Sweden introduced herself to the participants as the new Chair of the IMPEL Board. She is working at the EPA in Sweden and originates from Poland. She worked in Brussels for the European Commission for a while so this is a well known territory for her. The IMPEL Chair stressed the importance of the work that IMPEL and the cluster of TFS is doing and she will support the further development of the network in cooperation with strong partners such as the Basel Convention Secretariat (SBC) and the European Commission. She already has been to Geneva to meet the executive secretary of the SBC Ms. Katharina Kummer Peiry to talk about the memorandum of understanding between the SBC and IMPEL-TFS. Unfortunately also IMPEL is facing budget cuts so this will translate itself to the projects and the financial possibilities of the network. This does not mean that we can do less but it means that we have to come up with smart solutions to execute our plans. She wishes the TFS network a lot of good luck and success in their work. 3.13 IMPEL-TFS Doing the Right Things Project Ms. Marina de Gier (the Netherlands) explained the plans for a project that will provide a practical tool to improve the organisation and implementation of waste shipment inspections. The Doing the Right Things system was developed within IMPEL under cluster Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement and will now be applied to the European Regulation 1013/2006, the WSR. The guidance book was developed in the light of the Recommendations of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 April 2001 providing for minimum criteria for environmental inspection in the Member States (2001/331/EG, RCMEI). This will contribute to a more consistent implementation and enforcement of Community environmental law in all Member States. The participants of the project are now asked to give their comments on the draft guidance book and to share their experiences with the project team. Furthermore, the participants are asked to fill in the questionnaire before the 1 st of November 2011. In IMPEL-TFS NCP Exchange Days FINAL Report 16/46 28- 29 September 2011 – Berlin, Germany January 2012
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