RYA Club’s Conference

1. RYA Club’s Conference Susie Tomson RYA Planning and Environmental Advisor

2. Today’s topics • New legislation - Changes in Planning - Water Framework Directive • Help at hand - The Green Blue - Environmental legislation and clubs • Where to get more information

3. Changes to the Planning System • Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act, May 2004 • Planning Policy Statements replace PPG’s • Regional Planning Guidance – Regional Spatial Strategies • County Structure Plans are abolished • Local Plans replaced by Local Development Frameworks • Planning must contribute to the aims of sustainable development

4. Developing a site – consents • Studies? • EIA’s • Appropriate • assessments

5. Water Framework Directive • Purpose: • To update & consolidate existing piecemeal EU water legislation • Aims: • To establish new, integrated approach to water protection, improvement, sustainable use • Objectives: • To be achieved by 2015 • Application: • Applies to all water bodies: i.e. rivers, estuaries, coastal waters, man-made (reservoirs, docks, canals), ground waters • Implications: • Potentially wide-ranging implications for day-to-day management and new developments

6. River Basin Management Plans • Statutory plans • Will cover all water bodies, including coastal waters out to a minimum of one nautical mile • Will define the ‘measures’ required to meet environmental objectives • Will provide the mechanism whereby future water use and activities affecting water will be managed • Will describe future modifications and developments

7. Opportunities for RYA • RBMP’s implementation level where programmes of measures are identified we need to ensure we are on the liaison group where necessary and consulted

8. The Green Bluemaking the environment second nature…..

9. Why do we need to raise environmental awareness? • Growth of sector & participation levels • Legislation is increasing (Water Framework Directive, Marine Bill etc) • Economic – protect viability of sport • Corporate Social Responsibility – meet customer expectations • Information – Lack of information on level of impact and alternatives • Enjoyment depends on high water quality and healthy and diverse waterways

10. A Sustainable Future Education not legislation

11. What are we focusing on? • Waste Management • Oil and fuel spills • Energy efficiency • Water efficiency • Boat Maintenance

12. Waste Management • Effective waste management saves money: • Reduce frequency of collection • Reduce overall volume of waste • Recycling can generate income e.g. cans 35p/kg • Legal obligations - Duty of Care - Port Waste Reception Facilities - Hazardous Waste Regulations • Clubs are responsible for waste generated by members on-site

13. Port Waste Regulations • Affects all facilities receiving vessels from the sea - affects coastal clubs • Need to examine the types of waste being landed, plan and provide accordingly • Currently being upgraded to include provision for sewage

14. Hazardous Waste Regulations • Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 • Special disposal requirements – your waste contractor can advise • Need to register with the EA if you produce over 200 kg/ yr • Waste categorised as ‘hazardous’: • Waste oils, oil filters, oily rags & containers • Flares • Batteries • Solvents e.g. acetone, anti-freeze • Zinc anodes • Fluorescent tubes • Tar • Antifouling and paint residues • Paints & varnishes • Residues of paints, resins, solvents, hardened products e.g. fibreglass

15. Hazardous Waste Mixing hazardous & general waste can be costly

16. Hazardous Waste Old Oil Filters, Oily Rags, Empty oil based paint tins, Empty aerosols

17. Hazardous waste disposal Crushing paint cans flat reduces frequency and cost of collection

18. Informing members

19. Oil & Fuels: Storage & handling • Main issues • Storage • Refuelling • Accidents & leaks • Storm drains, soakaways or culverts • Poor disposal • Vandalism

20. Oil and Fuels: Storage • Oil Storage Regulations 2001 • Applies to sites storing over 200 litres • Considered a significant risk if within 10 m of a controlled water • EA responsible for enforcement What does your fuel storage area look like?

21. Oil and Fuels: Good storage

22. Oil and fuels: Handling

23. Resource Efficiency Un-lagged pipes and valves in the boiler room can lead to excessive heat loss. Try installing energy saving devices

24. Resource Efficiency Grants are available for renewable energy Buy Green electricity

25. Free help is available • www.thegreenblue.org.uk • The Carbon Trust • Envirowise • Action Energy • BREW scheme • The Environment Agency

26. Reduce water use WPNSA collect rainwater for use in the dinghy park.

27. Water saving • Read meters regularly to detect leaks • Install trigger gun on hosepipes • Fix dripping taps • Fit water efficient devices e.g. shower heads • Free water health checks are often available (e.g. ADSM)

28. Cleaning & Maintenance Hamble Point Marina – trial system to capture antifouling granules from pressure washing We want to find a solution to this!

29. Cleaning & Maintenance • Sweep up all paint residue afterwards and dispose of as hazardous waste • Skirt the hull and use a tarpaulin where possible to prevent spread of residue • Wear appropriate PPE! • Dispose of all brushes, rollers, rags, paint & varnish cans in hazardous waste (or take home and dispose)

30. Guidance available

31. More guidance • Telephone advice • Site visits and audits • Get involved with the Green Blue • Posters for clubs

32. How to stay up-to-date? • RYA website – just re-launched www.rya.org.uk • The Green Blue website – www.thegreenblue.org.uk • RYA Club Briefing • RYA Magazine

33. www.rya.org.uk/KnowledgeBase/environment/

34. www.thegreenblue.org.uk

35. Contact details • RYA: Susie Tomson • Susie.tomson@rya.org.uk • 02380 604222 • The Green Blue: Anna Wyse • Anna.wyse@rya.org.uk • 02380 604273