Paragraph 4 Operation of a Scrap Metal Furnace under a Pollution Prevention Control (PPC) Permit
A guide to the legislation is given below. Read through this to help you decide if this exemption covers the type of activity that you wish to undertake.
Exempted Activity
Paragraph 4 allows the operation, under a permit under the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 of a scrap metal furnace with a holding capacity of less than 25 tonnes and the loading or unloading of the furnace in connection with its operation.
Waste Stream Permitted
Scrap metal.
Quantity
The amount of waste processed will be determined by the scrap metal furnace with a designated holding capacity of less than 25 tonnes.
Storage and Location
Storage of the scrap metal must be at the site where the furnace is located (but not in cases where that place is used for carrying on business as a scrap metal dealer).
Additional Conditions
The operation must be authorised by an authorisation granted under the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 to the extent that it is or forms part of an activity within paragraph (a), (b) or (d) of Part C of Section 2.1 (ferrous metals), or (a) of Part B or paragraph (a) or (b) of Part C of section 2.2 (non-ferrous metals), of Part I of Schedule 1 to the above regulations.
Part B processes are permitted by the Industrial Pollution and Radiochemical Inspectorate of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). An application form is available from our Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) section
Part C processes are permitted by the local District Council. You must apply to your local district council for a permit.
The relevant PPC permit must be submitted with the Paragraph 4 exemption application.
What the legislation says
The full wording of the paragraph 4 exemption can be found in Schedule 2 of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003. These Regulations have been amended a number of times. Subsequent legislative updates can be found in The Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003(.PDF 661Kb)
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Relevant Objectives in relation to the disposal or recovery of waste are given in paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations.
If you think that you can meet the requirements of the paragraph 4 exemption and wish to proceed with the registration please contact:-
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
Land and Resource Management
First Floor Klondyke Building
Cromac Avenue
Gasworks Business Park
Lower Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT7 2JA
Telephone 028 9056 9358
Fax 028 9056 9376
or alternatively click on the links below for printable guidance and application form
