# Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1032 of 13 June 2016 establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, for the non-ferrous metals industries (notified under document C(2016) 3563) (Text with EEA relevance), Division: DEFINITIONS

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

For the purposes of these BAT conclusions, the following definitions apply:
Term used
Definition
New plant
A plant first permitted at the site of the installation following the publication of these BAT conclusions or a complete replacement of a plant on the existing foundations of the installation following the publication of these BAT conclusions
Existing plant
A plant that is not a new plant
Major upgrade
A major change in the design or technology of a plant and with major adjustments or replacements of the process units and associated equipment
Primary emissions
Emissions directly vented from the furnaces that are not spread to the areas surrounding the furnaces
Secondary emissions
Emissions escaping from the furnace lining or during operations such as charging or tapping and which are captured with a hood or enclosure (such as doghouse)
Primary production
Production of metals using ores and concentrates
Secondary production
Production of metals using residues and/or scraps, including remelting and alloying processes
Continuous measurement
Measurement using an ‘automated measuring system’ permanently installed on site for the continuous monitoring of emissions
Periodic measurement
Determination of a measurand (a particular quantity subject to measurement) at specified time intervals using manual or automated methods

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2016/1032/annex/division/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2016-1032/annex/division-2
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