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Acknowledgments

The objective of the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC) is to provide a forum for consultation and co-ordination between the State, Territory and Commonwealth governments of Australia and the Government of New Zealand on environmental and conservation issues.

The polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste management plan was prepared between April 1994 and November 1995 as part of the National Strategy for the Management of Scheduled Wastes. The assistance of a large number of organisations and individuals played a crucial role in its success and widespread acceptance. It was funded by ANZECC.

ANZECC would like to acknowledge the efforts of the Scheduled Wastes Management Group and the National Advisory Body (NAB). The SWMG was set up to oversee the development of scheduled waste management plans and the NAB was set up to provide interest group advice to ANZECC on scheduled waste issues. The NAB consists of representatives of a range of interested stakeholders: environment groups, farmers, local government, unions, waste holders (from the chemical industry, electricity supply and mining sectors), waste managers and scheduled waste treatment firms. The NAB conducted an extensive community consultation program for the PCB management plan on behalf of ANZECC and it played an important role in incorporating public comment through the process to prepare the endorsed plan.

Finally, ANZECC offers its thanks to the many interest groups and the general public who provided advice and specific comments through the extensive public involvement program.

© Environment Protection and Heritage Council, 2002.

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This 2002 edition of the Polychlorinated Bipenyls Plan includes references to juridical legislation referred to in the Explanatory Note.