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:
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.
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:
Soil Vapour Extraction
Novel Site Investigation
Efficient Materials and Waste Management
Social and Environmental Impacts
Scottish Regulation - Working Together in Practice
Optimising Supply Chain Performance
Potencial topics for 2011 and 2012 include:
Management of Sites
Risk Assesment Mechanisms
Asbestos Risk Management
SAGTA has also commenced Member mini workshops on key issues together with regular meetings with national regulators and policy makers.
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