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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
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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 • 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 - Permitting We 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 Any Questions?