Regulation 9(1)(b)
SCHEDULE 1U.K.Criteria for determining best available techniques
The criteria referred to in regulation 9(1)(b) for determining best available techniques are—
(1) the use of low-waste technology;
(2) the use of less hazardous substances;
(3) the furthering of recovery and recycling of substances generated and used in the process and of waste, where appropriate;
(4) comparable processes, facilities or methods of operation which have been tried with success on an industrial scale;
(5) technological advances and changes in scientific knowledge and understanding;
(6) the nature, effects and volume of the emissions concerned;
(7) the commissioning dates for new or existing offshore combustion installations;
(8) the length of time needed to introduce the best available technique;
(9) the consumption and nature of raw materials (including water) used in the process and energy efficiency;
(10) the need to prevent or reduce to a minimum the overall impact of the emissions on the environment and the risks to it;
(11) the need to prevent accidents and to minimise the consequences for the environment; and
(12) information published by public international organisations.