PART 2Applications for permits and conditions in permits

F1Temporary derogations: medium combustion plant11E

1

This paragraph applies in relation to a medium combustion plant which normally uses low sulphur fuel where—

a

the operator is unable to comply with the relevant emission limit values for sulphur dioxide in regulation 11B, because of an interruption in the supply of low-sulphur fuel resulting from a serious shortage; and

b

the operator requests a temporary derogation from the requirement to comply with those emission limit values.

2

Where paragraph (1) applies, the Secretary of State may grant a derogation from the obligation to comply with the emission limit values for a maximum of six months.

3

This paragraph applies in relation to a medium combustion plant using only gaseous fuel where—

a

the installation has to resort exceptionally to the use of other fuels because of an interruption in the supply of gas resulting from a serious shortage; and

b

the installation would need to be equipped with secondary abatement equipment in order to comply with those emissions limit values.

4

Where paragraph (3) applies, the Secretary of State may grant a derogation from the obligation to comply with the relevant emissions limit values in regulation 11B—

a

for a maximum of 10 days; or

b

for such longer period as the operator satisfies the Secretary of State is justified under the circumstances.