These Regulations in Northern Ireland transpose Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control). They specify a list of controlled activities and the type of pollution control. The Regulations control the operation of any installations or mobile plant carrying out any of the activities listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations. They also provide for enforcement powers and for appeals to the Planning Appeals Commission. The Regulations cover a wide range of activities including the manufacturing of fertilizers and other chemicals for agricultural use and intensive farming. They also provide with respect to best available techniques. Plants treating organic waste from food, wood, etc. are excluded in part from the application sphere of these Regulations.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · 2012-12-14