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The criteria referred to in regulation 9(1)(b) for determining best available techniques are—
the use of low-waste technology;
the use of less hazardous substances;
the furthering of recovery and recycling of substances generated and used in the process and of waste, where appropriate;
comparable processes, facilities or methods of operation which have been tried with success on an industrial scale;
technological advances and changes in scientific knowledge and understanding;
the nature, effects and volume of the emissions concerned;
the commissioning dates for new or existing offshore combustion installations;
the length of time needed to introduce the best available technique;
the consumption and nature of raw materials (including water) used in the process and energy efficiency;
the need to prevent or reduce to a minimum the overall impact of the emissions on the environment and the risks to it;
the need to prevent accidents and to minimise the consequences for the environment; and
information published by public international organisations.