S.L. 549.18 Art. 5Measures that are taken by the competent authority.

The competent authority shall ensure that:

(a) all aqueous effluent arising in the manufacture of asbestos cement shall be recycled unless the plant operator proves to the satisfaction of the authority that such recycling is not economically feasible; the competent authority shall take the measures necessary to ensure that the disposal of liquid waste containing asbestos does not result in pollution of the aquatic environment and other sectors including the air. Provided that the competent authority shall apply the limit value of 30 grams of total suspended matter per 3 m of aqueous effluent discharged;

(b) for each plant concerned, specify the volume of discharges into water of the total quantity of suspended matter discharged per tonne of product taking account of the specific situation of the plant: Provided that these limits shall apply at the point where the waste waters leave the industrial plant;

(c) all asbestos containing materials are to be adequately maintained by the user or operator, as appropriate;

(d) all aqueous effluent arising in the manufacture of asbestos paper or board shall be recycled: Provided that the authority may allow the discharge of aqueous effluent containing not more than 30 grams of 3 suspended matter per m of water during routine cleaning or maintenance of the plant.