Consultation launched into incinerator permit draft decision
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation into its 바카라 사이트˜minded to바카라 사이트™ decision to issue a permit to a Teesside incinerator.
Viridor Tees Valley Ltd applied for an environmental permit to operate an Energy Recovery Facility incinerating non-hazardous waste at Grangetown in Redcar.
After reviewing 27 comments and evidence from the original consultation last year the Environment Agency is 바카라 사이트˜minded to바카라 사이트™ issue the environmental permit.
This means after exploring the issues and concerns that have been raised, it can바카라 사이트™t find any reason to refuse the application, but is yet to make a final decision.
A draft permit document and draft decision document
The consultation into the 바카라 사이트˜minded to바카라 사이트™ decision documents will close at the end of Tuesday 3 June.
Documents have been 바카라 사이트˜carefully considered바카라 사이트™
Gary Wallace, Area Environment Manager for the Environment Agency in the North East, said:
We have carefully considered all the documents provided to us by Viridor, as well as the consultation comments, and currently can바카라 사이트™t find any reason to refuse the permit application. Â
We바카라 사이트™re keen to hear people바카라 사이트™s views on this draft decision and encourage those interested to view the decision documents and send us their comments.
We will make our final decision once we have reviewed the responses to this consultation.
The original consultation into this application took place between 2 September and 14 October 2024.
The Environment Agency may only refuse a permit application if it does not meet one or more of the legal requirements under environmental legislation, including if it will have an unacceptable impact on the environment or harm human health.
If all the requirements are met, it is legally obliged to issue a permit.바카라 사이트¯
The draft decision document explains the Environment Agency바카라 사이트™s decision-making and outlines how it has considered the comments from the original consultation. The draft permit outlines the conditions would need to meet if the permit is granted.
The Environment Agency would only issue the permit if it is satisfied the operator could comply with the permit conditions and has appropriate systems in place to operate the incinerator without causing harm to the environment, human health or wildlife.
People can respond to the consultation directly on the website or alternatively by email to바카라 사이트¯pscpublicresponse@environment-agency.gov.uk
Background
Environmental permitsÂ
- Environmental permits set out strict legal conditions by which an operator must comply in order to protect people and the environment. Should an environmental permit be issued, the Environment Agency has responsibility for enforcing its conditions.
- The Environment Agency바카라 사이트™s powers include enforcement notices, suspension and revocation of permits, fines and ultimately criminal sanctions, including prosecution.
- The Environment Agency may only refuse a permit if it does not meet one or more of the legal requirements under environmental legislation, including if it will have a significant impact on the environment or harm human health. If all the requirements are met, we are legally required to issue a permit.
Consultation responses Â
- Responses to the consultation can be made electronically.
- People can respond directly on the website or alternatively by email to바카라 사이트¯pscpublicresponse@environment-agency.gov.uk
- Those unable to view the documents or make representation via the consultation website or by email should contact the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506.