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SCHEDULE 2SOLVENT EMISSIONS

PART 2SEPA functions

7.  SEPA must exercise its functions under these Regulations so as to ensure that the operation of a solvents installation complies with the following provisions of the Industrial Emissions Directive:—

(a)Articles 5(1) and (3),

(b)Article 7,

(c)Article 8(2),

(d)Article 9,

(e)Article 59 (except the last paragraph of point (1) and point (4)),

(f)Article 60,

(g)Article 61,

(h)Article 62,

(i)Article 63,

(j)Article 65, and

(k)Article 82(7) to (9).

8.  SEPA may permit emissions to exceed a fugitive emission limit required under sub-paragraph (a) of Article 59(1) of the Industrial Emissions Directive, provided that—

(a)it is not technically and economically feasible to comply with that sub-paragraph,

(b)SEPA ensures that the operator of the installation uses the best available techniques in respect of those emissions, and

(c)SEPA is satisfied that there are no significant risks to human health and the environment.

9.  SEPA may permit emissions from the coating activities described in row 9 of the Table in Part 1 that cannot be carried out under contained conditions to exceed an emissions limit required under paragraph (1) of Article 59 of the Industrial Emissions Directive, provided that—

(a)it is not technically and economically feasible to comply with that paragraph, and

(b)SEPA ensures that the operator of the installation uses the best available techniques in respect of those emissions.