IPPC, Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control

What is IPPC?

IPPC is the regime that the UK government has implemented to meet the EU’s Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive in the UK. It replaces, but builds on and follows many of the same principles as, IPC/LAPC.
Processes (as defined in the Regulations) after the prescribed date must obtain a permit from the environmental regulator and comply with the conditions in that permit.

What are the differences from IPC?

PPC covers all of the issues previously included in IPC but also covers other issues such as:

Contaminated Land
Energy Efficiency
Waste Minimisation
Noise and Vibration

The new system requires an effective system of management to be in place to ensure that, “All appropriate pollution and prevention and control measures are taken. Special emphasis is placed on the application of Best Available Techniques (BAT) to reduce the environmental impact of the process.”

Does PPC apply to my business?

If you currently operate a Part A IPC authorised process, then it is very likely that the process will be regulated by Part A(1) PPC in the future. Existing IPC processes are gradually being phased into the PPC regime following a timescale set out in the regulations.

Because PPC is much wider in it's scope than IPC, some processes previously regulated under Part B and C of the IPC regulations may now fall under Part A(2) of the PPC regime.

Some previously unregulated activities now require authorisations for the first time. REC can check whether your company falls into this category.

If you are planning to make substantial changes to your existing process, then you may be required to apply for a permit straight away.

If you are planning a new process you will need to apply to your environmental regulator for a permit in advance of operating the process.

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Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control

How Can REC Help?

REC can help you with every aspect of IPPC - from helping you with your application for a permit, to complying with the regulations on a day to day basis.

Services include:

“Gap Analysis” to determine how much information you have to complete your application and where further information may be required (and costs).
Preparation of full IPPC Applications.
Preparation of Site Reports.
Monitoring of process emissions to air and water.
Energy efficiency audits.
Noise and vibration surveys.
Environmental Impact Assessment based on pollution discharged to air, water and land.
Design of future emission & ambient air monitoring programmes.
Design and implementation of site protection and monitoring programmes.