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The CMS Cameron McKennaEnvironment Law Bulletin is prepared bythe Environment Law group of CMSCameron McKenna. It is intended tosummarise those recent developments inthe environment laws of the UnitedKingdom and the European Union that webelieve may be of interest to our clients andto collect them under appropriate headings.It should not be treated as a comprehensivereview of all developments in this area oflaw; also while we aim for it to be as up-todateas possible, some recent developmentsmay miss our printing deadline.This commentary is not a full review ofthe topics it covers. Specific advice shouldalways be sought on any particular subject.Law-Now - CMS Cameron McKenna’selectronic information serviceTo register for Law-Now on-line, go toour home page at www.law-now.comFor further information on our environmental servicesplease contact Paul Sheridan on: +44 (0)20 7367 3000Introducing the teamPaul SheridanPartner,Head of EnvironmentLaw groupDaniel ChappellSenior Assistant SolicitorDavid ShortSenior Assistant SolicitorTom BainbridgeAssistant SolicitorJenny McKenzieAssistant SolicitorEnvironment Law BulletinApril 20032
APRIL 2003ContentsArticles Renewables and efficiency take 4priority in new energy policyTom BainbridgeNew Water Bill set to reform 8water abstraction licensingJenny McKenzieCMS is a major transnational legaland tax services organisation with1,700 lawyers and a total staff inexcess of 3,500. CMS has beencreated by several major European lawfirms to offer clients seamless servicesacross Europe.Update A review of recent developments 11in environment and health andsafety issuesMark RutterSECTION 1 Liability in environment law 11SECTION 2 Air pollution and integrated 12pollution controlSECTION 3 Water 17SECTION 4 Noise 20SECTION 5 Waste 21SECTION 6 Transport and labelling of waste 27and hazardous substancesSECTION 7 Hazardous substances 28SECTION 8 Access to information 30SECTION 9 Energy 32SECTION 10 Planning aspects of 36environmental controlSECTION 11 Health and safety at work 38SECTION 12 Miscellaneous 40Cases A selection of recent cases in 45environment and health andsafety lawHelen HarrisonHelen HarrisonEnvironmentInformation AdviserDr. Mark RutterScience andEnvironment Adviser3Environment Law BulletinApril 2003
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