Division 3 Emission limit values, equivalent parameters and technical measures (Article 15)

Provide a summary of any Member State policy or guidance on the following issues and, if published on the internet, a link to where this can be found:

1. 3.1.

   How are emission limit values set in relation to the ‘emission levels associated with the best available techniques’ set out in the BAT conclusions (Article 15(3))?

2. 3.2.

   How are derogations from Article 15(3) granted (Article 15(4))?

3. 3.3.

   How is the cost-benefit assessment to allow such derogations undertaken and what are considered to be ‘disproportionately higher costs compared to the environmental benefits’? (Article 15(4))?

4. 3.4.

   Are there any limitations on the magnitude or duration of derogations (Article 15(4))?

5. 3.5.

   How are temporary derogations granted, from the requirements of Article 11(a) and (b) and from Article 15(2) and (3), for the testing and use of emerging techniques (Article 15(5))?