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Metals

Find out what you must do to comply with regulations relating to the production and processing of metals.

The metals sector currently uses large amounts of energy, produces a high volume of waste and releases large amounts of pollutants into water and air.

About a quarter of all steel produced comes from recycled scrap, so it is a big waste recycler. But it still needs to see resource efficiency as a major environmental consideration.

Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR)

The new Environmental Permitting Regulations, which were introduced on 6 April 2008, combine Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) and Waste Management Licensing (WML) regulations:

If you already had a PPC permit or a Waste Management Licence, it automatically became an Environmental Permit from 6 April 2008.

Find out if you need an environmental permit for your facility and how to apply:

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