OFFICIAL Waste Treatment BAT Conclusions Permit Reviews SEPA Oct/Nov

OFFICIAL Waste Treatment BAT Conclusions Permit Reviews SEPA Oct/Nov 2022 PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE ON MUTE! OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL What we will cover 1. Introduction to the new Waste Treatment (WT) BREF/ BATCs 2. Key changes 3. How permit reviews will work. This will include: a) b) c) d) e) f) Permit review mechanism and timescales Completion of BAT Gap Analysis in response to Reg 63(2) Notice Unconstructed and Mothballed sites The SEPA WT BATCs Interpretation Document Key differences between SEPA and EA approach New Permit Templates and other changes 4. Q&A session (Format for questions: Please use the chat function) OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 1. Introduction to the new WT BREF/BATCs (1) Covers waste treatment by mechanical, biological and physico-chemical processes as well as temporary storage of hazardous waste BRef note BAT (best available techniques) reference note Published by the European Commission – collaborative process via the Technical Working Group (Member States, industry representatives and NGOs) and Shadow TWGs at MS level Ensures use of BAT, continuous improvement consistency across EU Main BREF document describes BAT; accompanying BAT conclusions (BATCs) set out standards which must be met BAT-AELs form basis for new ELVs (unless operator obtains a derogation) EU Exit - BATCs have been incorporated into UK law OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 1. Introduction to the new WT BREF/BATCs (2) BATCs published 10/08/18 – 4 years for existing plants to comply Existing Plants – BATCs/BAT-AELS take effect from 10/08/22 New plants ( permit issued after 10/08/22) compliance with BATCs/ BAT-AELs required straight away BAT-AELs BAT - Associated Emission Levels (Mandatory) Often expressed as a range e.g. dust 2-5 mg/Nm3 Footnotes to aid interpretation Additional “narrative BAT” requirements also apply e.g. monitoring, management system requirements OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 2. WT BATCs – key changes (1) New conclusions specific to biological treatment (non-haz) and metal shredding BAT-AELs for emissions to water and to air from mechanical treatments of waste (shredders) and from biological treatment of waste. Changes in BAT-AELs for existing activities OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 2. WT BATCs – key changes (2) Emissions inventory (BAT 3) Part of the EMS Waste water Waste gas Characteristics of waste inputs as well as waste water and waste gas streams Identify relevant substances monitoring programme OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 3. How permit reviews will work a) Permit review mechanism and timescale Standard Further Information Notice (Regulation 63(2)) issued October 2022 Complete BAT Gap Analysis by 4 December 2022 Not Yes/ No – looking for appropriate amount of justification and supporting evidence (in appendices) where necessary SEPA will review Permit and may issue new consolidated variation or short variation (depending on age of Permit and degree of changes made) Opportunity to comment on draft variation & ELVs prior to issue Upgrade conditions likely DEROGATION QUERIES – PLEASE RAISE THESE ASAP! Reviews to be completed by end March 2023. OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 3. How permit reviews will work b) Response to Reg 63(2) Notice and BAT Gap Analysis For each BATC - show how you meet (or will meet) BAT Additional tab of BAT Gap Analysis to be completed for: Site Baseline Report Relevant Hazardous Substances Don’t refer to info already supplied to SEPA – please provide this again If section or BATC is not applicable provide brief explanation why Think about sensitivity of the information supplied – mark appropriately & provide justification if necessary to provide this type of information. OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 3. How permit reviews will work b) Response to Reg 63(2) Notice and BAT Gap Analysis Gap analysis spreadsheet Guidance tab General site info Main BAT conclusions BAT 7, 8 20, 21 Site condition and baseline report OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 3. How permit reviews will work c) Unconstructed or mothballed sites Options are: 1. Full Permit Review (default where Notice response received) 2. Permit Surrender (requires an application) 3. Vary to include pre-operational condition preventing operation until compliance with BATCs and BAT-AELs demonstrated Mothballed/ permanently closed sites – ELVs based on BAT-AELs (existing sites) Sites which are not yet constructed – ELVs based on New Plant ELVs unless unreasonable e.g. EPC contract signed / final design reached Relevant operators should state their intentions re Options 1-3 OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 3. How permit reviews will work d) SEPA WT BATC Interpretation Document Clarifies the position of SEPA where there is flexibility in implementation or further detail is required Additional information where necessary Covers both new and existing plants Informal consultation held August 2022 Could be subject to further minor changes or additions Operators should consider the Interpretation Document when preparing their responses to the Reg 63(2) notices in the BAT Gap Analysis OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 3. How permit reviews will work e) Key differences between SEPA & EA/NRW SEPA is aligned with other UK Regulators for majority of requirements. Key differences are: ELVs assess performance against BAT-AEL range Many ELVs likely to be at top of the range but not automatic Energy Efficiency SEPA Thermal Treatment of Waste Guidelines (TTWG) 2014 targets apply in addition to BAT-AEELs Conditions and format of Permit is different OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 3. How permit reviews will work f) New Permit Template and Other Changes Conditions to be added to Permits Those required to achieve BATC compliance including new ELVs and new monitoring requirements Requirements for odour, noise or dust management plans where relevant Resource efficiency New Permit Templates Still being drafted: Likely to be based on most recently issued Permits OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL 4. QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION Please submit your question via the chat function We will do our best to answer as many questions as possible on the call Common Q&As will be added to our website OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL FURTHER INFORMATION Website: Waste Treatment Best Available Techniques (BAT) Scottish Environment Protec tion Agency (SEPA) E-mail: [email protected] OFFICIAL