Quarry Products Association - Press release 2006

Events

QPA/RTPI Minerals Planning Conference

Presentations from the QPA/RTPI Minerals Planning Conference are available for you to access below.

Andrew Bloodworth (BSG) & Richard Bate (Green Balance)	The Managed Aggregates Supply System
Ian Thomas (National Stone Centre)	The Verney Report - Still relevant after 30 years?
John Ward (CEBR)	The Need for Non-energy Indigenous Materials
Jo Mankelow (BGS)	Options for Future Aggregates Supply
Alan Thompson (Capita Symonds)	Declining Aggregate Reserves in England
Stephanie Hurst (Planning Resources and Environment Policy Division CLG)	The Mineral Planning Agenda at CLG
Martin Kingston QC & Richard Kimblin (No 5 Chambers)	Legal Update
Lester Hicks	Brief Overview of Managed Aggregate Supply Projects

Speakers' Notes:

Martin Kingston QC and Richard Kimblin (No 5 Chambers):

Legal Update - Speakers Notes

QPA Scotland/SEPA Seminar - Recycling Asphalt Road Planings Guidance

On 17 June 2008 QPA Scotland and The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) held a seminar to launch the new document they have jointly produced called, 'Guidance on the production of fully recovered asphalt road planings'. The Guidance presents a clear methodology for the sustainable recovery and reuse of asphalt road planings in Scotland and clarifies waste legislation.

Downloads:

Guidance on the production of fully recovered asphalt road planings - click here to download

Fully Recovered Asphalt Road Planings Leaflet - click here

Useful SEPA links:

Guidance Launch Presentation
http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/nws/events/past/asphalt_road_planings/presentation.pdf

Is it waste? – Understanding the definition of waste
http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/guidance/waste/is_it_waste_v2.pdf

Is it waste?’ – Supplementary guidance
http://www.sepa.org.uk/pdf/guidance/waste/isitwaste_supplementary_v1.pdf

Waste Management Exemptions and Online Registration
http://www.sepa.org.uk/regulation/waste/exemptions.htm

LJMU 2009 Annual International Conference on Sustainable Aggregates, Pavement Engineering & Asphalt

The School of the Built Environment at Liverpool John Moores University in association with Tarmac Ltd is hosting the 8th Annual International Conference addressing research and practical applications using sustainable construction materials and technology in pavement engineering.

See http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/BLT/PEAT/90854.htm for more information.

Essential Diary Dates

QPA has an active programme of events planned for 2008. To find out what's planned and receive further information from a QPA contact, just see below.

EVENT	DATE	VENUE	CONTACT
QPA Scotland Health, Safety and Environment Conference QPA Scotland will hold its biennial conference on 20 November with a focus on emerging developments in the coming years. Under the title "New Opportunities", operators from across Scotland will come together to find out the latest developments across the key issues of health and safety, the environment and mineral planning. With QPA Scotland welcoming the positive climate which is continuing to develop between the industry and its regulators, the sector is looking forward with confidence. Agenda Calling note Booking Form	20 November 2008	Scottish Natural Heritage Conference Centre Battleby, near Perth	John Sheridan Tel: 01415 54 9584
QPA London and South East Christmas Lunch Popular QPA London lunch held for members at a top London hotel.	3 December 2008	TBC	Sian Barker Tel: 0207 9638000
QPA East Anglia Christmas Lunch A members' lunch at another prime location.	16 December 2008	Tattersalls, Newmarket	Sian Barker Tel: 0207 9638000
Ecobuild 2009 The BLA will be hosting a stand at next years premier event dedicated to sustainable design construction and the built environment - Ecobuild 2009. Now in its fifth year, Ecobuild 2009 will attract in excess of 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors, and host more than 100 seminar and conference sessions along with dozens of topical and inspiring visitor attractions. Key messages the BLA aim to promote, include: 1. Carbon Sequestration 2. Durability 3. Recycling Seminars will also be performed by professionals in industry looking to promote the enhanced physical properties and overall sustainable nature of lime. Visit the ecobuild website for details here.	3-5 March 2009	TBC	Gwil Neal Tel: 0207 9638018