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1. Definitions and main concepts
1.1 Key definitions
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Best Available Technique, BAT: BAT is defined as the most effective and advanced stage in the development of activities and their methods of operation. They must demonstrate their practical suitability as a basis for emission limit values aimed at avoiding and, where this is not possible, generally reducing emissions and the impact on the environment as a whole.
By "best" we mean: the most effective techniques for achieving a high general level of protection for the environment as a whole.
By "techniques" we mean both the techniques employed and the way in which the plant is designed, built, maintained, operated and decommissioned.
The term "available" refers to techniques...
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Bibliography
Regulations
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Titre I er du Livre V du Code de l'environnement relatif aux Installations classées pour la protection de l'environnement.
IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) Directive no. 96/61/EC of 24/09/1996 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control.
Directive 2008/1/EC of January 15,...
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