SearchMCERTS implementation still set for 1 March 2005
In view of the fact that many companies will find that no laboratory has MCERT accreditation for all the tests they require,…
Articles
MCERTS
The Environment Agency have advised that a policy titled ‘Chemical Test Data on Contaminated Soils – Qualification Requirements (307_03)’ has recently been…
Letter to the Editor
Dear AGS, Are AGS Members aware of the potential impact Japanese Knotweed (JKW) may have on the development of sites? If this…
What Is Finalling?
In future the NHBC will adopt a consistent approach to determining what will and what will not prevent the necessary confirmation that…
The Extension of MCERTS to Chemical Testing Of Soils – An Update
In January 2003, issue number 45 of the AGS Newsletter contained an article by Bruno Guillaume, of Arup Geotechnics, who outlined the…
PPC Site Reports – Change in EA Policy
The Environment Agency issued a new policy and guidance on protection of land quality and preparation of site reports under the Integrated…
Soil Quality – BS ISO 17155:2002
Determination of Abundance and Activity of Soil Microflora Using Respiratory Curves This standard specifies a test method for determining the activity of…
ICRCL 59/83 – Beyond 20 December 2002
R G Clark, CL Associates Most AGS members are aware or should be aware that ICRCL Guidance Note 59/83, 2nd edition was…
NEW BS ISO SOIL STANDARDS
BS ISO 10381-2:2002 SOIL QUALITY – SAMPLING – Part 2 GUIDANCE ON SAMPLING TECHNIQUES This standard, which is compatible with and complements…
THE EXTENSION OF MCERTS TO CHEMICAL TESTING OF SOILS
Bruno Guillaume, Arup Geotechnics In October 2001, the Environment Agency launched proposals to extend its Monitoring Certification Scheme, MCERTS to the chemical…
A NEW LOOK AT GEOPHYSICS
“We used geophysics once – It didn’t work!” – This was the somewhat challenging response which the author received from a young…
CLEA LAUNCH
The official launch of the CLEA model took place on 17 March 2002, covering:- CLR 7 Assessment of Risks to Human Health…