The PPC Regulations (Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations 2000,) came into force on 1 August 2000 as a result of the EU IPPC Directive (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control). The regime is known as either PPC or IPPC. The regulations have had about a dozen amendments since 2000, and full details of the original regulations and amendments are available on the NetRegs website run by the Environment Agency.

The main aim of the regulations is to control and reduce the environmental impact of heavy industry and industrial farm units. Areas covered include monitoring and reducing the quantity and type of planned and fugitive emissions to the environment; reducing the use of energy and raw materials; preventing environmental nuisance such as odour and noise; and managing the environmental impact of a site to an acceptable standard.

TT Environmental Ltd can help you:
► With your permit application
► Meet your ongoing permit requirements
► Surrender your permit
► By producing your site report and SPMP.

Important note – from April 2008, the IPPC regulations will be replaced by the Environmental Permit regulations. An Environmental Permit covers both IPPC permits and Waste Management Licences. If you already have a PPC permit, it will be re- issued as an Environmental Permit. At the moment, it is likely that the process of applying for and meeting the conditions of an Environmental Permit of the PPC type (EP-IPPC) will be very similar to existing requirements. Significant changes are likely to be made after public consultation via either the EA or DEFRA .TT Environmental Ltd will continue to support manufacturers who require, or hold an Environmental Permit.

Contact Janet, Chris or Sandra on 01422 24 22 22 or email janet@ttenvironmental.co.uk.