Industrial Emissions Directive: Difference between revisions

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The IED was adopted on 24 November 2010 and is a recast of the [[Waste Incineration Directive]] ([[WID]]) alongside six other European Directives including the [[IPPC Directive|Integrated Pollution and Prevention Directive]] ([[IPPC Directive|IPPC]]) and the Large Combustion Plants Directive and is enacted via the [[Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010]], as amended.

The IED is based on several pillars, in particular (1) an integrated approach, (2) use of best available techniques, (3) flexibility, (4) inspections and (5) public participation<ref name="IED" />.

The IED is based on several pillars, in particular (1) an integrated approach, (2) use of [[Best Available Technique|best available techniques]], (3) flexibility, (4) inspections and (5) public participation<ref name="IED" />.

#The integrated approach means that the permits must take into account the whole environmental performance of the plant, covering e.g. emissions to air, water and land, generation of waste, use of raw materials, energy efficiency, noise, prevention of accidents, and restoration of the site upon closure.

#The permit conditions including emission limit values must be based on the Best Available Techniques (BAT) which are described within BAT ~~Refernce~~ Documents (BREFs) The IED requires that these BAT conclusions are the reference for setting permit conditions.

#The permit conditions including emission limit values must be based on the [[Best Available Technique|Best Available Techniques ([[BAT]]) which are described within BAT Reference Documents (BREFs) The IED requires that these BAT conclusions are the reference for setting permit conditions.

#The IED allows competent authorities some flexibility to set less strict emission limit values. This is possible only in specific cases where an assessment shows that achieving the emission levels associated with BAT described in the BAT conclusions would lead to disproportionately higher costs compared to the environmental benefits due to the geographical location or the local environmental conditions or the technical characteristics of the installation. The competent authority shall always document its justification for granting such derogations.

#The IED contains mandatory requirements on environmental inspections. Member States shall set up a system of environmental inspections and draw up inspection plans accordingly. The IED requires a site visit to take place at least every 1 to 3 years, using risk-based criteria.

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 The IED was adopted on 24 November 2010 and is a recast of the [[Waste Incineration Directive]] ([[WID]]) alongside six other European Directives including the [[IPPC Directive|Integrated Pollution and Prevention Directive]] ([[IPPC Directive|IPPC]])  and the Large Combustion Plants Directive and is enacted via the [[Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010]], as amended.
-The IED is based on several pillars, in particular (1) an integrated approach, (2) use of best available techniques, (3) flexibility, (4) inspections and (5) public participation<ref name="IED" />.
+The IED is based on several pillars, in particular (1) an integrated approach, (2) use of [[Best Available Technique|best available techniques]], (3) flexibility, (4) inspections and (5) public participation<ref name="IED" />.
 #The integrated approach means that the permits must take into account the whole environmental performance of the plant, covering e.g. emissions to air, water and land, generation of waste, use of raw materials, energy efficiency, noise, prevention of accidents, and restoration of the site upon closure.
-#The permit conditions including emission limit values must be based on the Best Available Techniques (BAT) which are described within BAT Refernce Documents (BREFs) The IED requires that these BAT conclusions are the reference for setting permit conditions.
+#The permit conditions including emission limit values must be based on the [[Best Available Technique|Best Available Techniques ([[BAT]]) which are described within BAT Reference Documents (BREFs) The IED requires that these BAT conclusions are the reference for setting permit conditions.
 #The IED allows competent authorities some flexibility to set less strict emission limit values. This is possible only in specific cases where an assessment shows that achieving the emission levels associated with BAT described in the BAT conclusions would lead to disproportionately higher costs compared to the environmental benefits due to the geographical location or the local environmental conditions or the technical characteristics of the installation. The competent authority shall always document its justification for granting such derogations.
 #The IED contains mandatory requirements on environmental inspections. Member States shall set up a system of environmental inspections and draw up inspection plans accordingly. The IED requires a site visit to take place at least every 1 to 3 years, using risk-based criteria.