MDG-TSG-LP-012.209

Have previous audits and inspections of waste management been carried out? If so: <br>Is the most recent report available?<br>Have the findings been closed out?

Is the site Waste Management Plan compliant with the 2008 Site Waste Management Plan Regulations? If so: <br>Has a waste manager been nominated?<br>

Is the SWMP inspected regularly to ensure it is up to date?

Do either the SWMP or Waste Management Procedure address the following issues: <br>Targets?<br>Management information?<br>Training requirements?<br>Appointment of waste contractors?<br>Control of documentation?<br>Disposal of hazardous wastes?<br>Duty of care inspections?<br>Waste minimisation initiatives?

Have waste reduction targets been set for the project? How are they monitored?

Are waste recycling/minimisation initiatives in place for: <br>Excavated material?<br>Scrap metal?<br>Polyethylene pipe?<br>Paper?<br>Cardboard and packing?<br>Waste oil?<br>Batteries?<br>Office consumables?<br>Timber?<br>Hedgerows and trees?<br>Bevel protectors/pipe end caps?<br>Others?<br>

How are volumes/tonnages of waste recorded?<br>Are quarterly volumes/tonnages reported to National Grid on the appropriate NG spreadsheet?<br>

Has the project any historical data on potentially contaminated land? If yes then has it being dealt with in accordance with SHE Procedure NGUK/PM/SHE/206?

Do you appoint waste contractors (transporters, receivers, brokers etc.) from an approved list?

If not from an approved list, how is the competency of the waste contractors assessed?

What checks are carried out to assess the performance of the waste contractors?<br>Are the standards been maintained?

Are waste contractors made aware of any safety or environmental procedures or requirements relevant to the collectors/producers site?

Are registered copies of the following held on site:<br>(a) Construction Contractors' Waste Carrier Registration Certificates?<br>(b) Waste Disposal Contractors' Waste Carrier<br>Registration Certificates?<br>(c) Landfill Licences?<br>(d) Waste Management Licences?<br>(e) Transfer Licences?<br>Have these been verified with the EA/SEPA?<br>

Are the waste management licences appropriate for the types of waste for disposal?

Has a review been undertaken to assess if the waste management activities are either: <br>Subject to an exemption from the EA/SEPA?<br>Subject to a waste management licence under the Waste Management Regulations 1994?<br>

If subject to an exemption are: <br>Records available from the EA/SEPA authorising the exemption?<br>Details available on the materials involved, volumes/weights, mode of transport, areas involved?<br>

If there is a redistribution of excavated material along the spread? Has this activity got an EA/SEPA exemption from a waste management perspective (check 2006 Agricultural Waste Regs). <br>If yes, is this material monitored by the use of internal materials transfer notes? <br>NB Ref Guidance on Surplus Material Movement on the UKC Gas Transmission Sharepoint site<br>

Has the Main Works Contractor a procedure in place to monitor movement of materials to landowners and is the destination checked?<br>Is this material monitored by the use of internal materials transfer notes? NB Ref above guidance<br>

If subject to a waste management licence:<br>Has the need for a licence been challenged? Have working practices been assessed to determine if changes can be made to enable the waste activities to fall within an exemption?<br>Is there a review process in place to assess if waste management licences are still required for the activity on a site?<br>NB refer to EA guidance on Non-waste Framework Directive: Temporary storage at the place of production, and, Temporary storage of waste at a place controlled by the producer<br>

Have there been any incidents of non compliance with the licence conditions? Have any prosecutions resulted?

If sites are subject to a waste management licence are they being managed by a person with: <br>A full Certificate of Technical Competence (WAMITAB)?<br>Are the certificates valid for the level of site being managed?<br>

Have any instances of fly tipping been recorded? If so, what measures have been taken to prevent a recurrence?

Is there a waste management file (or section of a file) for the site?

If the site requires a waste management licence:<br>Is it available?<br>Is the working plan available?<br>Does the working plan reflect the current activities?<br>

Has a waste holder/champion been nominated? (record name).

Is the waste holder/champion aware of their responsibilities for completing Duty of Care documentation, and when they should not allow waste off site?

Have Controlled Waste Transfer Notes been completed for all controlled waste moving off site?

Are Controlled Waste Transfer Notes:<br>Available for inspection?<br>Completed correctly?<br>Kept for 2 years?<br>Where are they kept?<br>

Have Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes been completed for all hazardous waste moving off site?

Are Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes:<br>Available for inspection?<br>Completed correctly?<br>Kept for 3 years?<br>Where are they kept?<br>

Are wastes classified with the waste codes as outlined in the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) as defined in the Landfill Regulations 2002?

Are Hazardous Wastes stored to prevent interference from 3rd parties, protected from the elements and kept away from drains or water courses? <br>NB secure area as a minimum, preference for lockable containers

Is there a procedure to cover the identification, storage, handling and disposal of hazardous waste produced on site?

Is the procedure being followed?

Does the procedure identify/list those wastes that are deemed hazardous?

Has a log of hazardous waste types been established and maintained?

Are duty of care inspections being carried out? If so:

Is a check list used?

Is waste correctly described on the transfer notes?

Correct use of transfer notes?

Are waste containers (controlled and hazardous) correctly labelled including EWC codes?

Is waste segregated into appropriate containers?

Is waste stored safely to prevent escape?

Are waste storage areas secure from the general public?

Are waste storage areas are away from water courses and drains?

Is waste stored on hard standing or an impermeable membrane?

Are Hazardous Wastes stored to prevent interference from 3rd parties, protected from the elements and kept away from drains or water courses? <br>NB secure area as a minimum, preference for lockable containers

Are liquid wastes stored in bunded areas?

What is the disposal route for liquid wastes?

Are waste streams free of domestic wastes

Is there an area for concrete, bentonite, grout wash out area and is it signed?

Is there an area for road sweeping waste? Is this signed?

What general training awareness programme is available for informing staff of waste management and recycling issues?

Have National Grid staff completed the Watch Your Waste training CD?

Is there:<br>A training programme for staff responsible for waste management control?<br>Does it include instructions on the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes?<br>Is it regularly updated and induction training undertaken?<br>Are training records available?<br>