# Commission Implementing Decision of 26 September 2014 establishing the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, for the production of pulp, paper and board (notified under document C(2014) 6750) (Text with EEA relevance) (2014/687/EU), Division BAT 2: BAT is to apply the principles of good housekeeping for minimising the environmental impact of the production process by using a combination of the techniques given below.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Technique
a
Careful selection and control of chemicals and additives
b
Input-output analysis with a chemical inventory, including quantities and toxicological properties
c
Minimise the use of chemicals to the minimum level required by the quality specifications of the final product
d
Avoid the use of harmful substances (e.g. nonylphenol ethoxylate-containing dispersion or cleaning agents or surfactants) and substitution by less harmful alternatives
e
Minimise the input of substances into the soil by leakage, aerial deposition and the inappropriate storage of raw materials, products or residues
f
Establish a spill management programme and extend the containment of relevant sources, thus preventing the contamination of soil and groundwater
g
Proper design of the piping and storage systems to keep the surfaces clean and to reduce the need for washing and cleaning

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2014/687/annex/division/9/division/1.1/division/1.1.2/division/bat+2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2014-687/annex/division-9/division-1.1/division-1.1.2/division-bat+2
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