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Anti-pollution regs could snare truck breakers
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HAULIERS WHO cannibalise parts from disused trucks could fall foul of new anti-pollution regs, Guidelines on how to comply with the End-of-Life Vehicle Regulations were published last month (December) following more than a year of consultation with industry leaders.
The British Vehicle Salvage Federation originally warned that the resale value of older trucks would plummet because the requirements were so draconian (CM 18 December 2003) .
BVSF chairman Alan Greenhour says they are now reasonable but he warns that non-specialist vehicle dismantlers might still end up breaking the law unwittingly: "It will be a learning curve for some of these innocent companies, hauliers and motor traders."
He adds that the Environment Agency has indicated it is unlikely to prosecute when minor parts of disused trucks are being removed: "But if you are taking out engine parts, you are in fact dismantling the vehicle and may well need a licence for an authorised treatment facility."
According to the publication, called De-pollution Guidance fo End-of-Life Vehicles over 3. Tonnes, sites used to store redur dant trucks should have an impel meable surface and a seale drainage system.
The publication is available Ire from the Department for Enviror ment, Food and Rural Affair Apply for yours on 08459 55600 or at defra@iforcegroup.com