The purpose of the Discussion Paper (Paper) is to present the preliminary research from Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE), and to seek information from stakeholders to inform the final Review.
The Paper sets out the background information on asbestos and its management in waste and soil, including:
- a snapshot of national and international standards and guidelines for asbestos threshold levels in an environmental context
- initial findings from a review of existing asbestos sampling and analytical methodologies.
Through the Paper's release, OCSE seeks feedback from stakeholders and experts in the field for each of the TOR items.
To facilitate consultation, questions are posed in the Paper seeking input and feedback which will help inform outputs from the final Review.