Mr. Pat Barry:

Similar to how we have applied licensing for planting, we have taken a European directive. In that case, it was the habitats directive. In this case, we have taken the European waste framework directive and applied it in a clunky manner. We are allowed to set certain types and classes of waste for which people do not have to apply for licences. Currently, though, they need to ask for approval from the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, for a waste stream on site to be used as a by-product. We need to clarify that there are certain waste materials that can be reused without having to ask for permission.