SCHEDULE 1Criteria for determining best available techniques
The criteria referred to in regulation 9(1)(b) for determining best available techniques are—
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the use of low-waste technology;
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the use of less hazardous substances;
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the furthering of recovery and recycling of substances generated and used in the process and of waste, where appropriate;
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comparable processes, facilities or methods of operation which have been tried with success on an industrial scale;
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technological advances and changes in scientific knowledge and understanding;
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the nature, effects and volume of the emissions concerned;
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the commissioning dates for new or existing offshore combustion installations;
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the length of time needed to introduce the best available technique;
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the consumption and nature of raw materials (including water) used in the process and energy efficiency;
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the need to prevent or reduce to a minimum the overall impact of the emissions on the environment and the risks to it;
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the need to prevent accidents and to minimise the consequences for the environment; and
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information published by public international organisations.
SCHEDULE 2Pollutants
The pollutants referred to in regulation 9(2) are—
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sulphur dioxide and other sulphur compounds;
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oxides of nitrogen and other nitrogen compounds;
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carbon monoxide;
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volatile organic compounds;
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metals and their compounds;
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dust, including fine particulate matter;
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asbestos (suspended particulates, fibres);
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chlorine and its compounds;
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fluorine and its compounds;
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arsenic and its compounds;
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cyanides;
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substances and mixtures which have been proved to possess carcinogenic or mutagenic properties or properties which may affect reproduction via the air; and
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polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans.