EPA OEA AIE 2023 11
Under the AIE Regs to request
1) Copy of any review on biosolids mentioned as part of the NTIG
The application of industrial sludges as an organic fertiliser to agricultural land is controlled under the Good Agricultural Practice regulations. However currently there is not an integrated approach or data system available that identifies the loads and spreadlands where sludges are applied. A comprehensive understanding of the movement of sludges and the application of sludges to agricultural land is required to ensure the existing controls are fit for purpose.
A review of the management and oversight of sludges being applied to land will be carried out by a working group established under the National Technical Implementation Group (NTIG), which is part of the River Basin Management Planning and Water Framework Directive governance structures. Recommendations arising will be brought back to the WFD governance structures for consideration.
2) Minutes and agenda of NTIG after March 2021
https://www.catchments.ie/download/wfd-national-technical-implementation-group/