EA launches consultation on new standard rules for using IBAA in construction

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The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a consultation, seeking views on proposed new standard rules for using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in construction as a deposit for recovery operation. The consultation aims to establish a long-term regulatory framework to replace the EA's current regulatory position statement for the use of IBAA, which expires in January 2025. The proposed rules would apply only to IBAA produced from the incineration of municipal solid waste. The consultation seeks stakeholder feedback to determine whether the proposed rules effectively mitigate environmental and human health risks associated with this activity. The consultation closes on 3 March 2025.