Consultation on modernising environmental permitting for industry - Solvent emissions activities - Defra

Solvent emissions activities

Solvent emission activities (SEAs) must meet emission limits to air set out in the IED through Schedule 14 of the EPRs (via Chapter V of IED). Some SEAs are also listed as Part A or Part B installations under the EPRs and therefore must apply the relevant BAT requirements.

We believe there is an opportunity to simplify this arrangement and ensure comprehensive pollution control through the proposed approach that any activities listed as SEAs would apply BAT and integrated pollution control. The impacts of this change would vary based on the specific activity (given that many SEAs are already covered by either Part A or Part B BAT), however it would generally simplify regulation and reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

21. Do you have any comments on the proposal to consider applying BAT and integrated pollution control to all solvent emission activities? Please outline your views on any potential costs or benefits the proposal may bring to you and/or your organisation, as well as any positive or negative impacts it could have on human health or the environment.