5.—(1) SEPA must ensure that it follows or is informed of—
(a)developments in best available techniques, and
(b)the publication of any new or updated BAT conclusions.
(2) SEPA must where appropriate exercise its functions so as to encourage the development and application of emerging techniques, in particular for any technique identified in a BAT reference document.
(3) SEPA must have regard to any guidance by the Commission under Article 27 of the Industrial Emissions Directive relating to the development and application of emerging techniques.