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IPPC permit

The system of Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) applies an integrated environmental approach to the regulation of certain industrial activities. This means that emissions to air, water (including discharges to sewer) and land, plus a range of other environmental effects, must be considered together. IPPC aims to prevent emissions and waste production and where that is not practicable, reduce them to acceptable levels.

The concept of Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control was introduced in the European Union as a Directive in 1996 and applies to all EU Member States and the Accession Countries.
The Directive was transposed into Serbian regulation by the Law on IPPC, adopted in 2004. This law and some by-laws set permit conditions which companies have to achieve.  This conditions are  based on the use  of the "Best  Available Techniques"  (BAT), which balances the costs to the operator against the benefits to the environment. Also they define conditions for getting IPPC license.

IPPC permits aim to prevent or reduce emissions  to air, water and land, reduce waste and use energy/resources  efficiently. An  IPPC permit is single IPPC permit which covers all emissions from the facility and its environmental management.   

The first step in preparing documentation for getting IPPC permit is definition of consumption of raw materials, water, energy and waste generation. This, and finding options for reduction of emissions are the basic concept of cleaner production. The companies which were involved in Cleaner production Programme can easer prepare documentation for IPPC permit.

One of our services is to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective support addressing all facets of IPPC, from preparation of IPPC permit applications to  ongoing support in a wide range of sectors.