Article | REF: G4097 V2

The Industrial Emission Directive (IED) and the best Available Techniques

Authors: Valérie LAFOREST, Rodolphe GAUCHER

Publication date: May 10, 2021, Review date: June 23, 2022

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3. Best Available Techniques (BAT)

3.1 Definitions

Best available techniques are defined in Article 3 of the Directive and by the Order of May 2, 2013 on the definitions, list and criteria of Directive 2010/75/EU :

  • "Best available techniques": the most effective and advanced stage in the development of activities and their methods of operation, demonstrating the practical suitability of particular techniques to form, in principle, the basis of ELVs and other permit conditions aimed at avoiding and, where this proves impossible, generally reducing emissions and impact on the environment as a whole;

  • "Best": the most effective techniques for achieving a high general level of protection for the environment...

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