1. Subject to paragraph 2, in determining best available techniques special consideration shall be given to the following matters, bearing in mind the likely costs and benefits of a measure and the principles of precaution and prevention–
(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 installations or mobile plant;
(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 the energy efficiency of the process;
(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;
(12) the information published by the Commission pursuant to Article 16(2) of the Directive or by international organisations.