Cabinet Regulation No. 726 validating Environmental requirements for chemical wood protection (impregnation).

This Cabinet Regulation outlines the specific environmental requirements for the chemical treatment of wood, particularly focusing on pollution control measures associated with C category polluting activities, such as chemical wood preservation. It operates within the legal framework governing the application for permits for A, B, and C category polluting activities. The primary objective is to ensure compliance with environmental standards to mitigate pollution risks associated with wood treatment processes. The document specifies that operators of chemical wood preservation facilities must obtain the appropriate category permits if they engage in additional polluting activities. It mandates the immediate repair of any damage to pipelines, storage areas, and hazardous waste facilities to prevent environmental pollution. Operators are required to submit a plan for necessary reconstructions within three years if their facilities do not meet the new regulations. Additionally, operators must maintain records of chemical usage and waste management, and they are subject to inspections by environmental state inspectors to ensure compliance with these regulations. The implementation plan requires operators to submit a corrective action plan to the regional environmental authority within six months if their facilities were operational before the regulations took effect and do not comply with the new standards. The regional environmental authority is responsible for approving these plans and can deny approval if the plans do not meet the requirements. The document also emphasizes the importance of monitoring and reporting, with operators required to keep records for at least five years and provide data upon request. Stakeholder involvement is implied through the requirement for operators to inform the regional environmental authority of any incidents that could lead to environmental pollution.