Case study questions Flashcards
What does a contractor need to be able to manage and dispose of fly-tipped waste
Waste Carrier Licence issued by the Environment Agency and an an Environmental Permit or Waste Management Licence for the disposal site.
What law enforces that private landowners are responsible for clearing fly-tipped waste on their land
Environmental protection act of 1990
What section of the act relates to it being a crime to fly-tip?
Section 33:
This is the primary section governing fly-tipping.
It makes it an offence to deposit controlled waste (or knowingly cause or permit it to be deposited) in a way that is not authorized by a waste management licence.
Penalties for offences include fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment.
What section of the act relates to the duty of care transport the waste?
Section 34:
This section imposes a duty of care on anyone who produces, keeps, transports, or disposes of waste.
Penalties and Enforcement of flytipping?
Fly-tipping offences can lead to significant fines—up to £50,000 in Magistrates’ Courts or unlimited fines in Crown Court.
Offenders can also face up to 5 years’ imprisonment for severe cases.
Authorities have powers to seize vehicles used in fly-tipping.
What is a KPI?
A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively an individual, team, or organization is achieving a specific objective. Organisations use KPIs to track progress towards their goals, assess performance, and make data-driven decisions.
What happens if you miss a KPI?
Within our contract with the client, if a KPI is missed we will face fee deductions
How are fees calculated for a PE case?
Estimated time it would take to complete the job - the job is then calculated on a time spent basis - if job becomes protracted then can apply for more time
