The Environment Agency Alasdair McKellar – PPC/COMAH Regulatory Officer.

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

Any Questions?