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M. Burde

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Training of water pollution control agents M. Burde Faculty of Environmental Science and Process Engineering, Chair of Wastewater Technology, Brandenburg Technical University of Cottbus, D-03046 Cottbus, Germany Introduction This following paper deals with the question how the definition of the profession of Pollution Conrol Agents is to be interpreted. An exchange of experience of Pollution Control Agents of communities and industrial firms took place in June 1992, where a platform for discussion was established and basic aims were defined. 1 Tasks and Responsibilities of Pollution Control Agents according to the ,,Wasserhaushaltsgesetz" (WHG; Water Resources Policy Act) With the 4* Amendment of the Water Resources Policy Act (WHG) of May 26, 1976 (Federal Law Gazette 1, page 1109), the legislator has created Pollution Control Agents (PCA's). Every user of lakes or rivers who may discharge more than 750 cubic metres of wastewater has to appoint a PC A. His task

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