atmosphere and local environment experiences of implementation in ‘older’ member states

Atmosphere and Local Environment

Experiences of implementation in ‘older’ Member States


Summary

UK legislation in 1990s implementation in the UK UK guidance-led approach successes challenges next steps


1990s

1990 legislation compliant coatings cleaner technology rather than end-of-pipe some technology forcing


SED – differences from UK law

a few extra sectors – notably dry cleaners solvent reduction plan some differences in standards


A high street dry cleaning shop


UK approach (1)

2,500 SED installations plus 3,500 dry cleaners 350 local authorities permits enforcement (suspension, enforcement and

suspension notices; prosecution: fines, imprisonment + clean-up; High Court referral)


UK approach (2)

Legislation requires SED compliance + guidance on BAT

also procedural guidance

introductory seminars


Guidance (1)

20+ guidance notes SED requirements highlighted BAT covers other pollutants :

particulates from abatement and coatings CO + NOx from oxidation plant SO2 from fuel odour

produced in partnership with stakeholders


List of solvent guidance notes http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/pollution/ppc/localauth/pubs/guidance/notes/pgnotes/index.htm

Solvents sector Chemical treatment of timber and wood-

based products Printing and coating of metal packaging Textile and fabric coating and finishing Coil coating Film coating Coating in drum manufacturing and

reconditioning Printing Printing of flexible packaging Paper coating Paint application in vehicle

manufacturing Leather finishing Coating of metal and plastic Vegetable oil extraction and fat and oil

refining Rubber

Adhesive coating including footwear manufacturing

Wood coating Original coating of road vehicles and trailers Respraying of road vehicles Metal and other thermal spraying processes Coating and recoating of aircraft and aircraft

components Coating and recoating of rail vehicles Formulation and finishing of pharmaceutical

products Manufacture of coating materials Surface cleaning Dry cleaning

Greek version Gujarati version Turkish version Urdu version


ELVs etc for non VOC emissions from metal/plastic coating


Guidance (2)

Guidance gives advice on: abatement techniques available cleaning techniques filtration plant inspection definition of fugitive emissions calculation of stack heights etc


Potential VOC releases from a typical timber treatment plant


Diagram showing compliance calculation

Figure 4.1- Compliance Calculation


Guidance (3)

technical/standards guidance :http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/pollution/ppc/localauth/pubs/guidance/notes/pgnotes/index.htm

procedural guidance :http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/

quality/pollution/ppc/localauth/pubs/guidance/manuals.htm


Guidance (4)

Content of guidance: timetable for compliance process description ELVs, solvent management, monitoring, etc control techniques definitions extracts from SED


Guidance (5)

procedural guidance covers eg: summary of key SED provisions how to use the technical guidance notes enforcement options Interpretation of terms – “shortest possible

time” etc other matters, eg how to deal with coatings with

a short lifespan Q+A from seminars


Successes

guidance-led approach on-going support helpline engagement/partnership with stakeholders links with business benefits compliance with few derogations needed


Envirowise (Wrap) – business benefits


Challenges

350 local authorities 3,500 dry cleaners minimising bureaucracy complexity of directive proportionality interface with Paint Products Directive risk phrase: nPropyl Bromide


Next steps: things to consider

VOC abatement v. CO2 http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/pollution/ppc/localauth/pubs/guidance/index.htm

closed-loop degreasers flexibility (ELV, reduction, mass emission

limit) health and safety interface Low volatility VOCs (acetone, siloxane....) Type approval

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