Scottish Government

The Groundwater Regulations 1998: Code of Practice on Mineral Extraction

A Consultation
August 2002

Paper 2002/23

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CONTENTS

PURPOSE & CONSULTATION ARRANGEMENTS
SUMMARY
DOs AND DON'Ts

1. INTRODUCTION

2. POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF MINERAL EXTRACTION ON GROUNDWATER

3. MINIMISING THE RISK OF GROUNDWATER POLLUTION BY GOOD PRACTICE
3.1 RISK ASSESSMENT
3.2 TRAINING AND AWARENESS
3.3 PRE-OPERATIONAL PHASE
3.4 OPERATIONAL AND RESTORATION PHASES
3.4.1 Spillage and Emergency Procedures
3.4.2 Oils and Fuels
3.4.3 Pesticides
3.4.4 Contractors
3.4.5 Rock Storage and Backfilling
3.4.6 Drill and Blast
3.4.7 Sand and Gravel
3.4.8 Opencast Coal Extraction
3.4.9 Underground Workings
3.4.10 Peat Extraction
3.4.11 Processing
3.4.12 Treatment Lagoons
3.4.13 Site Security
3.5 ILLUSTRATIONS OF GOOD AND BAD PRACTICE

4. RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

5. USEFUL GUIDANCE

6. REFERENCES

APPENDIX 1 Listed Substances under the Groundwater Regulations 1998

CONTACT

Please send any comments you may have by 22 November 2002 to:

Iain Morrison
Water Environment Unit
Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department
Area 1-H
Victoria Quay
EDINBURGH
EH6 6QQ

E-mail: minerals@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone: 0131 244 7844

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