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Section 1
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User Profile
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Section 2
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A1.1 Name of the installation
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A1.2 Address of the site of installation
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A1.3 Existing authorisation
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Please provide the information requested below about the "Operator", which means the person who it is proposed will have control over the installation in accordance with the permit (if granted)
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A2.1 The Operator
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| Please provide the full name of company or coporate body |
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A2.2 Holding Companies
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| Is the operator a subsidiary of a holding company within the meaning of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986?:
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A3.1 Who can we contact about your application?
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It will help to have someone who we can contact directly with any questions about your application. The person you name should have the authority to act on behalf of the operator. This could be an agent or consultant rather than the operator.
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Section 3
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B1 Installation
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B1 About the Installation
Please fill in the table below with details of all current activities in operation at the whole installation.
In Column 1a Activities in the stationary technical unit
Please identify all activities listed in Schedule 1 to the PPC Regulations that are, or are proprosed, to be carried out in the stationary technical unit of the installation.
In Column 1b Directly associated activites
Please identify any directly associated activites that are, or are proposed, to be carried out on the same site which:
- have a technical connection with the activites in the stationary technical unit
- could have an effect on pollution
In Column 2a and b Schedule 1 references,
please quote the Chapter number, Section number, then paragraph and sub-paragraph number as shown in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the PCC Regulations. For example, Manufacturing glass where the use of lead or any lead compound is involved, would be listed as Chapter 3, Section 3.3, Part C(b)
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B1.1 Installation table for new permit application
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COLUMN 1a
Activities in the Stationary Technical Unit
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COLUMN 2a
Schedule 1 References
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COLUMN 1b
Directly associated activities
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COLUMN 2b
Schedule 1 References
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B1.2 Site Maps
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Please provide :
- A suitable map showing the location of the installation clearly defining extent of the installations in red
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- A suitable plan showing the layout of activities on the site, including bulk storage of materials, waste storage areas and any external emission points to atmosphere
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B2 The Installation
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Please provide written information about the aspects of your installation listed below. We need this information to determine whether you will operate the installation in a way in which all the environmental requirements of the PPC Regulations are met.
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B2.1
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Describe the proposed installation and activities and identify the foreseeable emissions to air from each stage of the process (this will include any foreseeable emissions during start up, shut down and any breakdown/abnormal operation)
The use of process flow diagrams may aid to simplify the operations
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B2.2
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Once all foreseeable emissions have been identified in the proposed installation activities, each emission should be characterised (including odour) and quantified.
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atmospheric emissions should be categorised under the following
(i) point source, (e.g. chimney/vent, identified by a number and detailed on a plan)
(ii) fugitive source (e.g. from stockpiles/storage areas)
If any monitoring has been undertaken please provide the details of emission concentrations and quantify in terms of mass emissions. If no monitoring has been undertaken please state this.
(Mass Emission - the quantification of an emission in terms if its physicall mass per period of time. E.g. Grams per hour, tonnes per year)
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B2.3
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| For each emission identified from the installations' activities describe the current and proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where that is not practicable reducing the emissions. If no techniques are currently used and the emission goes directly to the environment, without abatement or treatment this should be stated |
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B2.4
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Describe the proposed systems to be used in the event of unintentional releases and their consequences. This must identify, assess and minimise the environmental risks and hazards, provide a risk based assessment of any likely unintentional releases, including the use of historical evidence. If no assessments have been carried out please state.
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B2.5
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Describe the proposed measures for monitoring all identified emissions including any environmental monitoring, and the frequency, measurement methodology and evaluation procedure proposed. (e.g. particulate matter emissions, odour etc). Include the details of any monitoring which has been carried out which has not been requested in any other part of this application. If no monitoring is proposed for an emission please state the reason.
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B2.6
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| Provide detailed procedures and policies of your proposed environmental management techniques, in relation to the installation activities described. |
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B3 Impact on the Environment
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B3.1
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| Provide an assessment of the potential significant local environmental effects of the foreseeable emissions (for example, is there a history of complaints, is the installation in an air quality management area?) |
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B3.2
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| Are there any areas of special scientific interest (ASSIs) or European Sites which are within 2 kilometres of the installation?:
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B3.3
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| Provide an assessment of whether the installation is likely to have a significant effect on such sites and, if it is, provide an assessment of the implications of the installation for that site, for the purposes of the Conservation (Natural Habitats etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995. |
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B4 Environmental Statements
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B4.1
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| Has an environmental impact assessment been carried out under Council Directive 85/337/EEC, or for any other reason with respect to the installation:
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Please supply a copy of the environmental impact assessment and details of any decision made
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B5 Additional Information
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| Please supply a copy of the environment impact assessment and details of any decision made |
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Section 4
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C1 Fees and Charges
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C1.1
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We will confirm receipt of this fee when we write to you acknowledging your application
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C1.2
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C2 Annual Charges
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| If we grant you a permit, you will be required to pay an annual subsistence charge, failure to do so will result in revocation of your permit and you will not be able to operate your installation. |
C2.1
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C3 Commercial Confidentiality
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C3.1
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| Is there any information in the application that you wish to justify being kept from the public register on the grounds of commercial confidentiality:
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| Please provide full justification, considering the definition of commercial confidentiality within the PPC regulations. |
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C3.2
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| Is there any information in the application that you believe should be kept from the public register on the grounds of national security?:
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Do not write anything about this information on the form. Please provide full details on separate sheets, plus proivde a copy of the application form to the Secretary of State for a Direction on the issue of National Security
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C4 Data Protection
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The information you give will be used by the District council to process your application. It will be placed on the relevant public register and used to monitor compliance with the permit conditions. We may also use and or disclose any of the information you give us in order to:
- consult with the public, public bodies and other organisations
- carry out statistical analysis, research and development on environmental issues,
- provide public register information to enquirers
- investigate possible breaches of environmental law and take any resulting action
- prevent breaches of environmental law
- assess customer service satisfication and improve our service
We may pass on the information to agents/ representatives who we ask to do any of these things on our behalf.
It is an offence under Regulation 33 of the PPC regulations, for the purpose of obtaining a permit (for yourself or anyone else) to:
- make a false statement which you know to be false or misleading in a material particular,
- recklessly make a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular.
If you make a false statement:
- we may prosecute you, and
- if you are convicted, you are liable to a fine or imprisonment (or both).
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Additional Details
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Please check local guidance and conditions for any additional information which may be required
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Section 5
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Attachments
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Please check local guidance and conditions for any additional information which may be required
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Declaration - Signature of Current Operator(s)*
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I/We certify that the information in this application is correct. I/We apply for a permit in respect of the particulars described in this application (including supporting documentation) I/We have supplied.
Please note that each individual operator must sign the declaration themselves, even if an agent is acting on their behalf.
For the application from:
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*Where more than one person is defined as the operator, all should sign. Where a company or other body corporate – an authorised person should sign and provide evidence of authority from the board of the company or body corporate.
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APPENDIX 1 – Additional Guidance
Manufacturers of machines supply operating and maintenance manuals for their machines in order to optimise the machine performance. Good practice and common requirements in these manufacturers’ manuals are checks daily, weekly and at other intervals in the following areas: (particularly for PER machines). The following describes typical checks found in machine manufacturer’s manuals.
Daily leak tests from areas such as:
- Cage door gasket
- Button trap lid
- Air duct inspection hatch
- Filter seals
- Lint filter
- Main bearing seal
- Vapour line
- Filter dump valve
- Fan housing inspection hatch
- Heating coil battery
- Fresh air dampers
- Solvent valves
- Recovery head
- Cooling coil battery
- Still doors
- Solvent tank sight glasses
- Solvent pipe flanges
Vapour leaks are best detected during the early stages of the drying cycle.
Weekly checks of common components:
- All drying and still thermostats
- Level controls in the cage and still
- The still pressure relief device
- Draining line on the drum
- For by-passing of the lint filter, which may lead to blocking of the drying circuit
- Button trap is functioning correctly and debris cannot pass the trap
Common parts on machines which may need replacement or cleaning include:
- Door seals: wipe clean all door seals daily and replace annually
- Button trap (manual): clean sieve twice daily and after lint loads
- Lint filter (manual): clean twice daily
- Water separator: drain and clean every two weeks; drain excess water daily
- Solvent pump: check for leaks after repair or maintenance
- Filters: drain spent cartridges in the machine overnight; check for leaks after replacement
Common parts on machines which may need replacement or cleaning include:
- Still: empty at least once per week
- Recovery condensers: clean condenser fins on air cooled refrigeration systems on a monthly basis
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