RYA Club’s Conference

RYA Club’s Conference

Susie TomsonRYA Planning and Environmental

Advisor

Today’s topics

1. New legislation - Changes in Planning - Water Framework Directive

2. Help at hand - The Green Blue - Environmental legislation and clubs

3. Where to get more information

Changes to the Planning System

• Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act, May 2004– Planning Policy Statements replace PPG’s– Regional Planning Guidance – Regional

Spatial Strategies– County Structure Plans are abolished– Local Plans replaced by Local Development

Frameworks– Planning must contribute to the aims of

sustainable development

Developing a site – consents

Studies? • EIA’s• Appropriate assessments

Water Framework Directive• Purpose:

– To update & consolidate existing piecemeal EU water legislation • Aims:

– To establish new, integrated approach to water protection, improvement, sustainable use

• Objectives: – To be achieved by 2015

• Application: – Applies to all water bodies: i.e. rivers, estuaries, coastal waters,

man-made (reservoirs, docks, canals), ground waters• Implications:

– Potentially wide-ranging implications for day-to-day management and new developments

River Basin Management Plans• Statutory plans• Will cover all water bodies, including coastal

waters out to a minimum of one nautical mile• Will define the ‘measures’ required to meet

environmental objectives• Will provide the mechanism whereby future

water use and activities affecting water will be managed

• Will describe future modifications and developments

Opportunities for RYA

• RBMP’s implementation level where programmes of measures are identified we need to ensure we are on the liaison group where necessary and consulted

The Green Bluemaking the environment second nature…..

Why do we need to raise environmental awareness?

• Growth of sector & participation levels• Legislation is increasing (Water Framework

Directive, Marine Bill etc) • Economic – protect viability of sport• Corporate Social Responsibility – meet

customer expectations • Information – Lack of information on level of

impact and alternatives• Enjoyment depends on high water quality

and healthy and diverse waterways

A Sustainable Future

Education not legislation

What are we focusing on?

• Waste Management• Oil and fuel spills• Energy efficiency • Water efficiency• Boat Maintenance

Waste Management

• Effective waste management saves money:– Reduce frequency of collection– Reduce overall volume of waste– Recycling can generate income e.g. cans 35p/kg

• Legal obligations- Duty of Care- Port Waste Reception Facilities- Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Clubs are responsible for waste generated by members on-site

Port Waste Regulations• Affects all facilities

receiving vessels from the sea - affects coastal clubs

• Need to examine the types of waste being landed, plan and provide accordingly

• Currently being upgraded to include provision for sewage

Hazardous Waste Regulations• Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005• Special disposal requirements – your waste contractor can advise• Need to register with the EA if you produce over 200 kg/ yr• Waste categorised as ‘hazardous’:

– Waste oils, oil filters, oily rags & containers – Flares– Batteries– Solvents e.g. acetone, anti-freeze– Zinc anodes– Fluorescent tubes– Tar– Antifouling and paint residues– Paints & varnishes – Residues of paints, resins, solvents, hardened products e.g. fibreglass

Hazardous Waste

Mixing hazardous & general waste can be costly

Hazardous Waste

Old Oil Filters, Oily Rags, Empty oil based paint tins, Empty aerosols

Hazardous waste disposal

Crushing paint cans flat reduces

frequency and cost of collection

Informing members

Oil & Fuels: Storage & handling

• Main issues– Storage – Refuelling– Accidents & leaks– Storm drains,

soakaways or culverts– Poor disposal– Vandalism

Oil and Fuels: Storage

• Oil Storage Regulations 2001– Applies to sites storing

over 200 litres – Considered a

significant risk if within 10 m of a controlled water

– EA responsible for enforcement What does your fuel

storage area look like?

Oil and Fuels: Good storage

Oil and fuels: Handling

Resource Efficiency

Un-lagged pipes and valves in the boiler room can lead to excessive heat loss.

Try installing energy saving devices

Resource Efficiency

Grants are available for renewable energyBuy Green electricity

Free help is available

• www.thegreenblue.org.uk • The Carbon Trust• Envirowise• Action Energy• BREW scheme• The Environment Agency

Reduce water use

WPNSA collect rainwater for use in the dinghy park.

Water saving

• Read meters regularly to detect leaks

• Install trigger gun on hosepipes• Fix dripping taps• Fit water efficient devices e.g.

shower heads• Free water health checks are

often available (e.g. ADSM)

Cleaning & Maintenance

Hamble Point Marina – trial system to capture antifouling granules from pressure washing

We want to find a solution to this!

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Sweep up all paint residue afterwards and dispose of as hazardous waste

• Skirt the hull and use a tarpaulin where possible to prevent spread of residue

• Wear appropriate PPE!• Dispose of all brushes, rollers, rags, paint

& varnish cans in hazardous waste (or take home and dispose)

Guidance available

More guidance

• Telephone advice• Site visits and audits• Get involved with the Green

Blue• Posters

for clubs

How to stay up-to-date?

• RYA website – just re-launched www.rya.org.uk

• The Green Blue website – www.thegreenblue.org.uk

• RYA Club Briefing • RYA Magazine

www.rya.org.uk/KnowledgeBase/environment/

www.thegreenblue.org.uk

Contact details

• RYA: Susie Tomson– Susie.tomson@rya.org.uk– 02380 604222

• The Green Blue: Anna Wyse– Anna.wyse@rya.org.uk – 02380 604273