Guidance: Temporary waste temperature exchange equipment (WTEE) storage due to national treatment capacity constraints: RPS 375
Summary
The Environment Agency has issued a regulatory position statement on temporary storage of waste temperature exchange equipment (WTEE) where national treatment capacity constraints may prevent sites from operating within normal storage limits. It states that enforcement action will not normally be taken if the specified conditions in the RPS are met, but the underlying legal requirements remain unchanged.
Why it matters
While this is a waste-management measure rather than a direct housing rule, it may affect refurbishment, demolition and site-clearance projects involving residential property. Surveyors involved in due diligence, project monitoring or compliance reporting should be aware of temporary regulatory flexibilities and the continuing legal obligations.
Key points
- Environment Agency RPS 375 addresses temporary exceedance of storage capacity for WTEE.
- Applies in response to national treatment capacity constraints.
- No change to legal requirements, but enforcement is unlikely if RPS conditions are met.
- Relevant to permitted and unpermitted sites handling this waste stream.
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