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Interim Report, No 3, 19 September 2011 – 18 March 2012
waste, resources (scrap) and reduction of fugitive emissions. Some concerns were raised about the
working conditions in high temperature and high dust environments of the factory. Personal
protection could be improved considerably.
Very positive developments have been presented also from the side of the Ministry, including the
certification requirements in supply of scrap to the steel industry.
The factory presented their special hazardous waste storage area which was required by the
authorities. Most waste materials were out- contracted for disposal and recycling. Emphasis has
been given to the ultimate responsibility for the end use of all waste materials which lies with the
manufacturer.
Attention was put on potential dioxins emission problems and the company claims that it has
adequately taken care of it.
Useful information was exchanged between the invited inspectors and the factory management on
cost figures for primary and secondary air treatment of the Arc Furnace.
For more details please see the enclosed workshop report (Annex 19).
• Detailed Topics Definition with focus on the general training package for the second batch of
four countries (Serbia, fYR of Macedonia, Montenegro and Croatia);
A similar approach has been followed as for the first batch of 4 countries. In the definition,
selection of topics, and execution of the activities, consideration has been given to other ongoing
projects in the countries and the level of speed and status of approximation. The Activity 4.1
programme should be considered as complementary to ongoing programmes (IPA, TAIEX,
national and bilateral) with an emphasis being placed on the practical implementation and
enforcement of directives and regulations with case studies and pilot sites, exchange programme
activities as central elements.
The priorities indicated in the inception missions and questionnaires for each country are used as a
basis for composing the national trainings aiming at a tailor-made approach to the trainings.
The in-depth training will be achieved by scrutinizing an actual permit of a facility designated by the
beneficiary country, followed by discussions on the application of the permit with the
representatives of the factory complemented by onsite visits and reporting. Monitoring and
enforcement will be discussed and examples of enforcement management and strategies discussed.
The onsite visits will be accompanied by experienced inspectors from other countries in order to
exchange their experience with the inspectors of the beneficiary countries. New developments in
the implementation of directives like IED, REACH, and the Environmental crime directive will
also be covered, depending on the requests and needs of the beneficiary countries, and the RENA
budget.
Based on information provided by the beneficiary countries, supplemented with information from
participants of the recent meeting of WG 4, an analysis for Serbia, fYR of Macedonia, Montenegro
and Croatia has been prepared.
Reference has been made to recent reports of and for the Commission on the state of development
in the beneficiary countries.
For mored details please see the enclosed report on the final selection of topics for Batch 2
countries (Annex 20).
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