Paragraph 8 Emission limit values: generalF1

(1)

The emissions into air of SO₂, NO_x and dust from an existing medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input greater than 5 megawatts must not exceed the emission limit values set out in—

(a)

Table 2, if the plant is not an engine or gas turbine,

(b)

Table 3 if the plant is an engine or gas turbine,

unless an exemption in paragraph 9 applies.

(2)

The emissions into air of SO₂, NO_x and dust from an existing medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input of less than or equal to 5 megawatts must not exceed the emission limit values set out in—

(a)

Table 1, if the plant is not an engine or gas turbine,

(b)

Table 3, if the plant is an engine or gas turbine,

unless an exemption in paragraphs 9 or 10 of this schedule applies.

(3)

The emissions into air of SO₂, NO_x and dust from a new medium combustion plant must not exceed the emission limit values set out in—

(a)

Table 4, if the plant is not an engine or gas turbine,

(b)

Table 5, if the plant is an engine or gas turbine.

(4)

In zones or parts of zones not compliant with the limit values set out in schedule 2 of the Air Quality Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2010, SEPA must consider setting stricter permit conditions for individual medium combustion plants than those required by this paragraph where, in the opinion of SEPA, applying such emission limit values would effectively contribute to a noticeable improvement of air quality.

(5)

In zones or parts of zones not compliant with the limit values set out in schedule 2 of the Air Quality Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2010, the Scottish Ministers may direct SEPA to include stricter emission limit values for individual medium combustion plants than those required by this paragraph, where, in the opinion of the Scottish Ministers, applying such emission limit values would effectively contribute to a noticeable improvement of air quality.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 27 inserted (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 18 (with sch. 23)