Statutory guidance

SR2008 No 9: asbestos waste transfer station

Standard rules to operate an asbestos waste transfer station.

Applies to England

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SR2008 No 9: asbestos waste transfer station

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Generic risk assessment for SR2008 No 9: asbestos waste transfer station

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Details

Standard rules to allow you to operate an asbestos waste transfer station at a specified location.

You can apply for this standard rules permit if:

  • your activity meets the rules set out in the permit
  • you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment

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Updates to this page

Published 25 June 2012
Last updated 6 November 2025 + show all updates
  1. Added that the Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. Added a link so you can sign up to use the new service and give feedback.

  2. We have updated the interpretation section 4.4 of the standard rule with a revised definition for the term ‘European Site’

  3. Added to 'details' section: You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.

  4. Added to 'details' section: You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.

  5. We have added text to clarify the status of the new and amended rules sets following consultation No 12 and re-instated the existing rules sets that continue to apply until 1 March 2016.

  6. Updated December 2015.

  7. First published.

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