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What can I do about problems of dust, fumes, odours and smoke? |
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The Environmental Health Unit will investigate complaints of dust, fumes, smoke and odours from industrial premises.To make a complaint please select the e-mail link to the right of the screen.
Your complaint shall include the following information:
- Your name and address and (where possible) a daytime phone number.
- The address of the property/site where the problem is coming from.
Details of your name and address will be kept in strict confidence. When we receive a complaint, we will contact the person responsible for the problem and advise them of the complaint and the legal position. At the same time we will write to yourself and ask you to keep a diary of any further incidents. If evidence is gathered of statutory nuisance then an Abatement Notice will be served on the person responsible.If this is not complied with then legal action will be considered.
Who controls pollution from industrial processes?The Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 introduced important new controls aimed at reducing and preventing pollution from a wide range of industries. Industries which have the potential to discharge polluting substances to air, land, water (known as Part A activities) are regulated/permitted by the Environment Agency. Other industries such as coating processes, cement batching, foundries etc (known as Part B activity) are regulated/permitted by the Local Authorities for air pollution control only.
What is a Permit?This is the Company's "permit to operate". To obtain an permit for a process applicants must demonstrate that the "Best Available Techniques " (BAT) will be used to prevent, minimise or render harmless polluting releases. A company's permitted will include a number of conditions relating to emission monitoring etc which the operator must comply with. The enforcement body will carry out regular inspections to ensure compliance.
How can I apply for a Permit?The onus is on the process operator to apply for the permit and failure to do so may result in prosecution. Applicants for a Part A[1] activity should contact the Environment Agency. An application form for a an A[2] or Part B permit is attached and should be returned together within the supporting information. This will include a full description of the process, list of prescribed substances which might cause harm if released to the environment and their quantity, techniques to be used for preventing or minimising their release, details of any other likely release and assessment of environmental consequence.
Where can I find out information on the Industrial Processes within the Borough?Stockton Borough Council holds the public register for Part A[1] ,A[2] and Part B activity . The public register hold information on permits, changes to permits or applications for change, enforcement and prohibition notices, monitoring data and convictions for contravention of permit conditions. The public register can be viewed at our offices at 16 Church Road, Stockton on Tees during normal office hours.
Where can I find out further information on industrial processes?To begin with the following web sites contain a great deal of useful information:
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
www.defra.gov.uk
www.environmental-protection.org.uk |
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