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SL5 8BP, Element Six Technologies Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/RP3609BU/A001

Published 24 March 2021

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Details of the application

The Environment Agency has received a new bespoke application for an environmental permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 from Element Six Technologies Limited.

Application number

EPR/RP3609BU/A001

Regulated facility type

Element Six Technologies Limited have occupied and produced synthetic diamonds on this site since 2001. This bespoke application is to permit the existing chemicals site for two Section 4.2 activities that are carried out: Section 4.2 Part A(1)(b) – for the process involved in the production of synthetic diamonds that leads to the release of hydrogen fluoride to air. Section 4.2 Part A(1)(a)(i) – for the generation of hydrogen via electrolysis, which operates in accordance with the criteria for a low impact installation.

Regulated facility address

Element Six Technologies Limited
Kings Ride Park
Berkshire
SL5 8BP

The application includes:

  • the completed application form
  • a non-technical summary
  • a summary of the management system
  • an environmental risk assessment
  • proposed operating techniques, including an assessment of best available techniques
  • management plans to address any key risks
  • modelling and monitoring of any significant emissions to air, land or water
  • a report on the condition of the site
  • raw material usage and measures for energy efficiency and avoiding waste production

How to view and comment on the application

If you have any comments on the application send these by 23 April 2021

You can comment:

We are following Government advice to manage the risks of Coronavirus to our organisation, to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and sustain our critical operations. As a result, please contact us;

Online: view and comment on the application using Citizen Space

Via email: pscpublicresponse@environment-agency.gov.uk

For advice about how to make a representation or if you are unable to make a representation via e-mail please call 03708 506 506.

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