Paragraph 46 - The burning of plant tissue or wood at a dock

What the legislation says:

46. —(1) The burning at a dock of waste consisting of–

(a) plant tissue waste, in pursuance of a notice given under article 32 of the Plant Health (Scotland ) Order 2005; or

(b) wood of any kind used to wedge or support parts of cargo, including packing material, spacers and pallets, in pursuance of a notice given under article 31 of the Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005.

(2) The storage at the dock where it was unloaded of waste intended to be burned under sub paragraph (1).

(3) The total quantity of waste stored or burned under sub-paragraph (1) or (2), in any period of 24 hours, shall not exceed 15 tonnes.

(4) Any waste burned under sub-paragraph (1) shall be burned on a hard standing, within a secure location at the dock where it was unloaded.

Registration Requirements:

Must be notified to SEPA using the appropriate form and enclosing the correct fee.

This activity does not have to be notified to SEPA 21 days before it is due to commence due to the immediate requirement to burn the waste.

Registration "expires" after 12 months unless a renewal notice has been received and registered by SEPA. A renewal notice should be submitted to SEPA at least 21 days before the registration is due to "expire".

Notification Form:

Use WMX-FM46 - Form to register or renew a paragraph 46 exemption (111k)

Guidance:

Technical Guidance for Paragraph 46 is provided at the end of the notification form.