The document discusses a technical assistance project funded by the EU to improve hazardous waste management in Serbia. The project aims to identify the most appropriate, affordable, and environmentally sound solution for constructing a national hazardous waste treatment facility. It will provide analysis, planning and preparation assistance. The first phase will assess the existing situation and potential sites, conduct a feasibility study and cost-benefit analysis. The second phase will finalize the design if a suitable site is chosen and permits are granted.

1. Technical Assistance for the Hazardous Waste Management Facility
The project funded by the European Union under IPA Programme 2009, managed by
the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia. Project beneficiary is
the Serbian Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning. The HWMF project is
implemented by the Spanish consortium IDOM and EPTISA.
The main project objective is to improve the quality of the natural environment and
health of the population thorough improved hazardous waste management. The
additional objectives are the identification of the technologically most appropriate,
financial affordable, economical feasible, environmental sound and political
acceptable solution with the focus on economical factors by achieving positive
ecological impacts for the welfare of the population of Serbia.
Main purpose is to provide technical assistance for the analysis, planning and
preparation for the future construction of an appropriate national Hazardous Waste
Treatment Facility.
Extended purpose is to develop technically appropriate hazardous waste management
facility for the purpose of reducing the economical and ecological burden supported
by an increased understanding of the population for the need of controlled waste
management, focusing on the management of inorganic hazardous wastes from
Serbian industry excluding any kind of nuclear, explosives and medical waste
components.
The first phase consists of the tasks that can be undertaken before the final site for the
facility is chosen and confirmed, including preparation of a feasibility study and cost
benefit analysis.
A total of six tasks have to be taken into consideration such as assessing existing
situation, evaluation of sites, the feasibility study, definition and carrying out a
training programme, review of administrative procedures and public awareness
programme.
The second phase is contingent upon a suitable site been selected and the outline
planning consent and approval being granted. It finalizes the design and triggers the
preparation of tender documents.
This phase reflects to technical detail design, assistance in obtaining the necessary
permissions and permits the preparation of tender documents and the participation and
assisting in tender evaluation and awarding process.