Regulation 5 Conditions of permits

the quantity, frequency, location and duration of any permitted use or discharge of offshore chemicals are subject to appropriate restrictions;

any permit granted for the use or discharge of any offshore chemical requires the F1permit holder to seek a suitable, less hazardous substitute;

all appropriate measures are taken to prevent pollution in particular through the appropriate use of technology to limit discharge, emissions and waste;

necessary measures are taken to prevent F2incidents affecting the environment or, where they occur, to limit their consequences in relation to the environment;

the appropriate monitoring of the use and discharge of offshore chemicals is facilitated, and such conditions may include—

long-distance or transboundary pollution is minimised; and

appropriate measures are taken in relation to conditions other than normal operating conditions including start-ups, leaks, malfunctions, temporary stoppages and permanent cessation of operations.