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Operation of a scrap metal furnace under a Pollution Prevention Control (PPC) permit - paragraph 4 exemption
Paragraph 4 allows the operation, under a Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 permit, of a scrap metal furnace with a holding capacity of less than 25 tonnes and the loading or unloading...
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Woodlands
Woodlands are an important part of our heritage, culture and biodiversity. After the glaciers had melted at the end of the last ice age, forests, first of birch, Scot’s pine and hazel then of oak...
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Burning of waste as a fuel - paragraph 5 exemption
Paragraph 5 allows burning of waste as a fuel at a rate of less than one tonne per hour to the extent that it is or forms part of a process within Part B or...
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Farmlands and grasslands
Agriculture dominates the land area in Northern Ireland with almost 60 per cent covered by grassland. Well fertilised highly productive grasslands now dominate the landscape, of which approximately 70 per cent are classified as improved.
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Cleaning, washing, spraying or coating of waste packaging or containers - paragraph 6 exemption
A Paragraph 6 exemption allows the cleaning, washing, spraying or coating of waste consisting of packaging or containers, for the purpose of reuse.
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Potential Polluters in Northern Ireland
An overview of the types of practices the Pollution Prevention Team provide information on can be found in the sections below.
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Pollution response in Northern Ireland
If a pollution incident is reported or is discovered, the Pollution Response team will find and stop the source of the pollution, identify the polluter and when necessary collect enough evidence to secure a prosecution.
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Burning of waste as a fuel in an appliance with a net rated thermal input of less than 0.4 megawatts - paragraph 7 exemption
A Paragraph 7 exemption allows the burning of waste as a fuel in an appliance or appliances that have an aggregate net thermal input of less than 0.4 megawatts.
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The treatment and storage of waste with a view to recovery or reuse, according to specified conditions - paragraph 12 simple exemption
A paragraph 12 simple exemption allows the treatment of specific wastes with a view to recovery or reuse, according to specified conditions.
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Radiation - overview
Radioactive substances are used in Northern Ireland in medicine (to diagnose and treat disease), scientific research and in industrial processes (e.g for measuring the thickness or integrity of materials). The type of industries using radioactive...
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Radioactive Transport, Transfrontier Shipments and Justification
NIEA enforce a number of regulations, covering the transport of radioactive material, the shipment of radioactive sources and/or radioactive waste across borders (transfrontier shipments) and the justification of practices.
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The beneficial use of waste - paragraph 16 exemption
A Paragraph 16 exemption allows the beneficial use of waste if it is put to that use without further treatment and, that use of the waste does not involve its disposal.
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Heathlands
Heathlands are found from the highest mountains down to the lowlands and coasts. It can be viewed as a very monotonous landscape, due to the lack of trees, but beneath the familiar purple bloom of...
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Peatlands
A peatland is an area where peat is found. It will consist of a layer of peat at the surface which has accumulated naturally over thousands of years.
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Species in Northern Ireland
The rich variety of habitats in Northern Ireland support a wide range of plants and animals. Some species are specialists and are dependent on their habitat for survival, others are less selective but nevertheless are...
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Radiation - compliance
You must comply with the conditions in your certificate of registration or authorisation. These conditions control the impact your activities could have on the environment and human health. NIEA will carry out regular inspections of...
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Northern Ireland Priority Species
The Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 places a duty on DAERA to publish a list of the species of flora and fauna and types of habitats which in the Department’s opinion are...
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EU Invasive alien species
Non-native species are those that have been introduced, either intentionally or unintentionally, outside their natural range. Many of these non-native species live in harmony with our native species causing no adverse impacts. However a few...
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Radiation - fees and charges
Fees are charged both for the initial registration of a source, its variation and for its annual subsistence under Section 7, Section 10, Section 13 or Section 14 of the Radioactive Substances Act (RSA). Below...
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The laundering or otherwise cleaning of waste textiles with a view to recovery or reuse - paragraph 20 exemption
A paragraph 20 exemption allows the laundering or otherwise cleaning of waste textiles with a view to their recovery or reuse. Guidance and applications forms can be found below.