Published on June 23, 2009
Manner of handling used railroad ties
Manner of handling used railroad ties
On her own initiative, the deputy of the Defender decided to inquire into the manner of handling used railroad ties. She had learned from several complaints that although contaminated by a number of hazardous substances, the ties were sold to private individuals for reuse. Within the inquiry, the deputy requested statements from the Czech Environmental Inspectorate and the Ministry of the Environment on the nature of the material and the results of inspection findings.
The deputy released a report on the inquiry after receipt of the statements of both authorities. The report states that it is obvious from the provided materials that the ties are hazardous waste and she requests the Czech Environmental Inspectorate to perform an inspection of the handling of the waste at the originator of the waste (Railway Infrastructure Administration, state organisation). She simultaneously requested the Chief Public Health Officer that he publish a notice on the hazardous characteristics of the ties. The deputy of the Defender has already received the statements of both authorities on the report and drawn up the final statement with the remedial measures.
Manner of handling used railroad ties
On her own initiative, the deputy of the Defender decided to inquire into the manner of handling used railroad ties. She had learned from several complaints that although contaminated by a number of hazardous substances, the ties were sold to private individuals for reuse. Within the inquiry, the deputy requested statements from the Czech Environmental Inspectorate and the Ministry of the Environment on the nature of the material and the results of inspection findings.
The deputy released a report on the inquiry after receipt of the statements of both authorities. The report states that it is obvious from the provided materials that the ties are hazardous waste and she requests the Czech Environmental Inspectorate to perform an inspection of the handling of the waste at the originator of the waste (Railway Infrastructure Administration, state organisation). She simultaneously requested the Chief Public Health Officer that he publish a notice on the hazardous characteristics of the ties. The deputy of the Defender has already received the statements of both authorities on the report and drawn up the final statement with the remedial measures.