Collection and evaluation of information
Article 2
1. Information and data necessary for the waste characterisation shall be collected in the order set out in paragraphs 2 to 5. 2. Existing investigations and studies, including existing permits, geological surveys, similar sites, lists of inert waste, appropriate certification schemes, European or national standards for similar material, which satisfy the technical requirements set out in the Annex shall be used. 3. The quality and representativity of all information shall be evaluated and possible missing information shall be identified. 4. Where information necessary for the characterisation of the waste is missing, a sampling plan shall be drawn up in accordance with standard EN 14899 and samples shall be taken in accordance with that sampling plan. Sampling plans shall be based on identified information as necessary, including: (a) purpose of data collection, (b) testing programme and sampling requirements, (c) sampling situations, including sampling from drill-cores, excavation face, conveyor belt, heap, pond, or other relevant situation, (d) procedures and recommendations for sample numbers, size, mass, description and handling. The reliability and quality of the sampling results shall be evaluated. 5. The results of the characterisation process shall be evaluated. Where necessary, additional information shall be collected following the same methodology. The final result shall feed into the waste management plan.