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Understand the European Community (EC) directive 2008/1/EC on integrated pollution prevention and control.
If you operate a facility in Scotland which emits substances into the air, you may need a pollution prevention and control (PPC) Part B permit
Your business may need a Part A PPC permit if it operates certain types of installations in Scotland that could cause emissions to land, water or air
What to include in your fire prevention plan, the fire prevention measures you must put in place, a template for your plan and examples of alternative measures.
How to develop a management system and keep it up to date so that you can carry out activities under an environmental permit.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
If you carry out activities listed in Schedule 1 of the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 you need a permit for your installation or mobile plant
You may need a pollution prevention and control (PPC) permit if you run a business in Scotland that uses organic solvents
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
You need a Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) permit if you operate a plant or installation that emits pollutants to air in Northern Ireland
You may need pollution prevention and control (PPC) permit to operate an installation for the unloading of petrol into stationary storage tanks or motor vehicle refuelling activities at a service station in Scotland
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
Find out if and by when you need to apply for a specified generator environmental permit to meet air quality requirements.
Information for farmers about inspections the Environment Agency carries out to prevent and control pollution, and check permits and licence conditions.
How to apply for standard rules and bespoke permits for A1 installations, including low impact installations.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
Process guidance notes (PG notes) on emission controls ('Part B' activities).
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
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