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2009/337/EC: Commission Decision of 20 April 2009 on the… Article 6

2009/337/EC: Commission Decision of 20 April 2009 on the… Article 6

Article 6

1.   In the case of waste heap slides any waste-mass in movement shall be deemed likely to threaten human lives if people are staying within range of the moving waste-mass. 2.   The assessment of the potential for loss of life and danger to human health shall comprise at least the following factors: (a) the size and properties of the facility including its design; (b) the quantity and quality including physical and chemical properties of the waste in the facility; (c) slope angle of heap; (d) potential to build up internal groundwater within the heap; (e) underground stability; (f) topography; (g) proximity to water courses, constructions, buildings; (h) mine workings; (i) any other site-specific factors that may significantly contribute to the risk posed by the structure.

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