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Project Code [2006-PhD-S-25]
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Project title
Identification of an Appropriate Legislative Regime for the Remediation of Contaminated Land in Ireland
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
Owen McIntyre
Project Abstract
A detailed analysis the various legal mechanisms available for ensuring remediation of contaminated land (including the allocation of the costs of remediation) taking account of recent and likely future legal developments at the national and European Community levels. An exploration of legislative options taking account of the limitations imposed by constitutional law and of the current and impending requirements of European Community law of recent experience in comparable jurisdictions and of preferred policy outcomes including the minimisation of risks to the environment and human health the encouragement of brownfield redevelopment and the equitable and appropriate distribution of costs and benefits. An assessment of the potential role of innovative regulatory tools including voluntary environmental agreements joint compensation mechanisms and mandatory insurance.
Grant Approved
�75,000.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Soils and Land-Use
Initial Projected Completion Date
25/11/2011