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The Environment Agency. Alasdair McKellar – PPC/COMAH Regulatory Officer. The Environment Agency. Who we are What we do Permitting Compliance. The Environment Agency – Who we are. Formed in 1996 The Environment Act 1995 National Rivers Authority Waste Regulation Authorities - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Environment AgencyAlasdair McKellar – PPC/COMAH Regulatory Officer
The Environment Agency
Who we are
What we do
Permitting
Compliance
The Environment Agency – Who we are
Formed in 1996 The Environment Act 1995
National Rivers Authority Waste Regulation Authorities Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution
The Environment Agency – What we do
Helping the people get the most out of their environment, including boaters and anglers.
Restoring rivers and lakes.
Looking after wildlife
The Environment Agency – What we do
Protecting people from flood
Using Floodline
Advice and help on what to do in the event of a flood
Flood defences built in key areas
Flood mapping
The Environment Agency – What we do
Working with industry to protect the environment and human health
Taking action against those who don't take their environmental responsibilities seriously
Influencing and working with Government, industry and local authorities
Consult on relevant planning applications
The Environment Agency - Permitting
Covanta will need to apply for an Environmental Permit
Covered by the requirements of the Waste Incineration Directive
Body of permit is made up of conditions agreed nationally for all sites
appendices containing site specifics
The Environment Agency - PermittingWe will only grant a permit if:
the applicant has demonstrated that the proposed facility meets the requirements of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and uses Best Available Techniques in its design and operation;
the proposed design, construction and operational standards for individual EfW plants meet or exceed stringent controls;
we have consulted members of the local community, the local authority and the health authority for their views on the potential effect on the environment and public health.
The Environment Agency - Permitting
relevant to permitting; concerns about potential effects caused by, and
from within the boundary of, the installation local information not apparent to the applicant
not relevant to permitting; comments on the fixed conditions comments on activities that occur outside
installation boundary
The Environment Agency - Permitting
consultation via local paper and on our website
on the initial application and on draft permit
from initial application to final issue approximately 6 -8 months
The Environment Agency – Compliance
Environmental Permitting Regulations Regulate industrial sites as identified in Schedule 1
Part 2 of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
Powers under the Environment Act 1995 to enter property, stop processes/operations and seize evidence
National Sector Groups and technical support
The Environment Agency – Compliance
We have the following sectors Food and Drink Landfill Combustion Incineration Chemical Metal Mineral
The Environment Agency – Compliance
Carry out periodic inspections based on risk
Assess submissions from operators
Be a source of advice
Ensure compliance with permits and take appropriate actions when breaches occur
The Environment Agency – Compliance
Look to set up ongoing Liaison Group if the site is constructed and permitted
Made up of Environment Agency, Local Councillors, the Operator, County Council Representatives and Local Residents
Raise issues of concern, feedback on relevant issues and ensure there is a dialogue between interested parties
further information is available on our website
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/waste/103220.aspx
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