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Addition of UK emissions standards following the UKs withdrawal from the EU.
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#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. | #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. | ||
#The IED ensures that the public has a right to participate in the decision-making process, and to be informed of its consequences, by having access to permit applications, permits and the results of the monitoring of releases. | #The IED ensures that the public has a right to participate in the decision-making process, and to be informed of its consequences, by having access to permit applications, permits and the results of the monitoring of releases. | ||
==Emissions Standards Legislation in the UK== | |||
The [[EU Withdrawal Act 2018]] maintains established environmental principles and ensures that existing EU environmental law will continue to have effect in UK law, including the IED and BAT Conclusion Implementing Decision made under it<ref name="DEFRA">[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/industrial-emissions-standards-and-best-available-techniques/ Defra 31 Dec 2020]</ref>. | |||
The UK government has introduced secondary legislation under the EU Withdrawal Act 2018, and further legislation in the devolved administrations where required, to ensure the domestic legislation that implements the IED (including the Transitional National Plan) can continue to operate. This amends current legislation to<ref name="DEFRA" />: | |||
*correct references to EU legislation | |||
*transfer powers from EU institutions to UK institutions | |||
*ensure the UK meets its international agreement obligations | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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