SAGTA's activities include:
Providing a regular forum for Members to share knowledge by a combination of structured meetings, seminars and workshops.
The establishment of networks for the dissemination of information.
Critically assessing and promoting awareness of emerging methodologies and technologies.
Proposing and commissioning desk studies, technology audits and research projects.
Constructively reviewing contaminated land research programmes in the UK.
Joint seminars with government, regulators, research councils and research bodies.
Commentary and Consultations:
DCLG Draft National Planning Policy Framework: Consultation
As its contribution to the recent consultation, SAGTA submitted its response via a letter and survey questionnaire.
Find a copy of SAGTA’s letter here. As part of its contribution to Defra's deliberations on the Part 2A regime, SAGTA wrote an open letter setting out its views. Find a copy here.
Determination of Hazardous Substances in Relation to the Groundwater Daughter Directive: JAGDAG Consultation
As its contribution to this recent consultation, SAGTA submitted its response via a survey questionnaire.
Find a copy of SAGTA’s response here.
Defra – Changes to the Contaminated Land Regime
Defra's subsequent consultation on the Statutory Guidance closed on the 15th March 2011. SAGTA has provided an in-depth response. Find a copy here.
Workshops:
Since its formation, SAGTA has held a regular programme of Member's meetings and associated workshops which number over 60. Topics of our more recent workshops and Position Papers summarising the issues developed at many of these and previous events are included in our SAGTA's Reports Page.
Certain of our Workshops have been reported in the press. Our December 2009 Workshop on Rapid Measurement Techniques was reported by Brownfield Briefing. Find a copy of the article here.
Forward Programme
SAGTA plans to continue its series of Seminars and Workshops for its Members. Recent topics include:
Social and Environmental Impacts
Scottish Regulation - Working Together in Practice
Optimising Supply Chain Performance
Avenue Coking Works
Long term Sustainable Management of Sites
Practical Outcomes of New Developments in Risk Assessment
Potencial topics for 2012 include:
Standards of Site Iinvestigation
Part 2A
Better Regulation
Cost Benefit Tools
SAGTA has also commenced Member mini workshops on key issues together with regular meetings with national regulators and policy makers.
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