Issue - decisions

Cost recovery policy for remediation of contaminated land in Bath & NE Somerset

20/08/2010 - Cost recovery policy for remediation of contaminated land in Bath & NE Somerset

The Cabinet members have agreed that the policy for the recovery of costs associated with the remediation of contaminated land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is adopted with the following amendments:

A statement is inserted that the Council will review the policy at regular intervals.

A statement is inserted that the Council is not liable for remediation costs for contaminated land (except where it was the original polluter of the contamination).