Synopsis
This Decision establishes best available techniques conclusions (BATC) for permitted installations that undertake surface treatment using organic solvents or preservation of wood or wood products with chemicals.
Authorities are required to update applicable permit conditions in line with this Decision by 9 December 2024.
Summary
Decision (EU) 2020/2009 established best available techniques conclusions (BATC) for permitted installations that undertake surface treatment with organic solvents. Mandatory minimum requirements are imposed on the environmental performance of these installations.
Authorities are required to update applicable permit conditions in line with this Decision by 9 December 2024.
Best available techniques (BAT) specified include BAT-AELs (BAT Associated Emission Levels) for specified pollutants for emission to air and water.
Scope
BATC stated apply to organisations undertaking:
Duties
The Decision specifies duties and the corresponding techniques to reduce the environmental impact of installations. 53 BAT points are applied, concerning the following topics:
Specific BAT points are applied to individual industrial processes subject to the Decision, including the coating of vehicles or aircraft, coil coating, manufacturing adhesive tapes, coating or printing metal packaging or wood and the preservation of wood products.
Derogations
Derogations from BATC will only be granted where costs associated with the revised emissions limits disproportionately outweigh the respective environmental benefits.
Excluded Activities
The Decision does not apply to the following operations:
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