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Annex H(i) Disposal
Disposal Policy
1. This Annex sets out disposal policy and how this disposal will be carried out in Scotland. Stringent controls are required on the cleansing and disinfection of any vehicles and personnel involved in disposal. (see Annex E for detailed guidance)
Hierarchy
2. Disposal will be allocated according to a hierarchy of preference, which takes account of environmental and public health considerations of the options:
- Commercial Incineration
- Rendering
- Permitted Landfill
Each Animal Health Office will consider the availability of appropriate areas in their territory where disposal sites may be found, as part of their local contingency planning arrangements.
Allocation across GB
3. Disposal will be considered strategically on a GB basis, and material will be allocated to disposal plants taking into account the situation across GB. There is therefore flexibility to make sure that GB can successfully dispose of all its waste material in the most appropriate place. Within the agreed framework, Scottish material will take priority in Scottish disposal facilities. These arrangements will ensure that the best use is made of the available resource.
4. The NDCC will co-ordinate disposal logistics, and the ROD will liaise with the NDCC to agree the use of facilities.
Key Roles
5. Disposal policy will be determined centrally by the DSG (inviting Environment Group and SEHD to the group to attend meetings as appropriate). Disposal of carcasses will be prioritised by the DVM, and in the first instance of disease, for speed, the DVM will activate the disposal mechanisms. Once in place, the ROD will co-ordinate disposal activity, liaising as appropriate with the NDCC. Health and Safety issues arising from disposal operations will be handled via the mechanisms detailed in Annex F.
Contracts
6. Incineration: agreement in principle has been obtained with nine large animal incinerator operators in England, Scotland and Wales. Contingent arrangements are in place and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
7. Rendering: a call-off agreement with a major rendering company has been arranged. Additional capacity will be arranged in the event of a major outbreak. Biosecurity protocols are being agreed with rendering companies.
8. Landfill: structured agreements and national operational protocols are being developed in conjunction with permitted landfill sites. Powers of Direction may have to be used in an emergency situation. SEPA will be consulted about the use of landfill capacity.
Records
9. The ROD will ensure that systems are in place to accurately record relevant details of animals culled and disposal data. Disposal statistics for each LDCC will be entered into DPDCS and/or SCOTS and will form part of the Daily SITREP sent by the ROD to the DSG and the NDCC.
Transport
10. Transport will be procured locally and tasked by a transport manager located in the LDCC or at the Scottish SVSHQ. Transport considerations will be co-ordinated at the national level, and the ROD will link into these transport operations as required.
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