Waste
By-Product: FGD Gypsum
Eurogypsum considers that FGD Gypsum is a by product -that the power plants do not wish to “discard”, within the meaning set out in Article 1(a) of Directive 75/442/EEC- and not a waste of the power plant process as:
a. the production of FGD Gypsum is a technical and commercial choice;
b. power plants are specifically designed or re-designed, built and operated to produce this product;
c. it is primarily intended for use by the Gypsum Industry in the production of gypsum-based products;
d. it meets quality standards and product specifications;
e. the FGD Gypsum supplied to the Gypsum Industry is certain of being used for the production of gypsum-based products;
f. FGD Gypsum is used as a direct substitute for natural gypsum, a material which has been in use in construction for thousands of years;
g. FGD Gypsum is directly used for the production of gypsum-based products, with less further processing than is actually required for natural gypsum;
h. FGD Gypsum is not classified as waste within the OECD Decision; i. FGD gypsum has an EINECS number and is expected to be treated as a phase-in substance under REACH and will be regulated under that legislation (September 2006).
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