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Paragraph 12 Authorisations: incineration of batteriesF1

(1)

SEPA must ensure that authorisations for the incineration of waste include a condition prohibiting the incineration of waste industrial and automotive batteries.

(2)

A condition imposed under sub-paragraph (1) does not prohibit the incineration of residues of any batteries that have undergone both treatment and recycling, provided that the treatment and recycling—

(a)

used best available techniques, in terms of the protection of health and the environment,

(b)

complied, at a minimum, with all legal requirements, in particular as regards health and safety and waste management.

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Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 22 inserted (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 13 (with sch. 23)