11E.—(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.]
Textual Amendments
F1Regs. 11A-11G inserted (18.7.2018) by The Offshore Combustion Installations (Pollution Prevention and Control) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/798), regs. 1, 18