Designing a BAT policy

The BAT concept may have different definitions and underlying concepts in various countries. Essentially, you may consider the following “best concepts’’ that were derived from a number of countries when designing a BAT policy to in your country:

  • Policies to prevent and control industrial emissions often propose a technology-based approach (BAT or similar concept).
  • For prevention and control of emissions to air and water in other countries with existing BAT policies (general legislation supported by specific legislation). For the prevention and control of emissions to soil/land however, there is only general legislation.

To set up a BAT policy, your country could:

  • Integrate the BAT concept into national legislation on reduction and prevention of industrial emissions to air, water and soil.

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