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Defra: Strategic National Guidance - for the safe management of waste following a CBRN incident

The need for guidance on the safe disposal of contaminated waste was identified following the Alexander Litvinenko incident in 2006/07, which resulted in the generation of waste contaminated with a radiological substance. Defra, working closely with the Environment Agency and in close consultation with other Departments and the Local Government Association, has produced this Strategic National Guidance for the safe management of waste arising following a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) incident. The guidance is not meant to be prescriptive but it is hoped those responsible for planning and preparing for a CBRN incident will find it helpful.