Permits for AD
A biogas plant treating category 3 Animal By Products material will need to obtain the approval of the following regulators:
- County or Borough Council – planning permission.
- Environment Agency – Waste Management Licence both for the plant operation and for landspreading the bio-fertiliser.
see website for further detail. - State Veterinary Service – EU Animal By Products approval. (only if ABP material is used). see website for further detail.
- Local Authority Trading Standards Department – On-going approval.
A PPC permit is not normally applicable, but current regulations are uncertain, especially regarding the production of energy from waste, so a check should be made with the Environment Agency.
Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC)
What is PPC?
Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) is a regime which regulates certain types of business, such as those carrying out:
- manufacturing and other industrial activities
- waste management activities
- intensive farming
- activities involving solvents.
see website for further information