SCHEDULE 1Criteria for determining best available techniques

Regulation 9(1)(b)

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;

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;

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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

Regulation 9(2)

The pollutants referred to in regulation 9(2) are—

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sulphur dioxide and other sulphur compounds;

2

oxides of nitrogen and other nitrogen compounds;

3

carbon monoxide;

4

volatile organic compounds;

5

metals and their compounds;

6

dust, including fine particulate matter;

7

asbestos (suspended particulates, fibres);

8

chlorine and its compounds;

9

fluorine and its compounds;

10

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.