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The revised Environmental Permitting Regulations model templates, designed to help producers with applications for a permit, are now available to all producers through the BPEX website.
The Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) came into force in 2008, when they replaced Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (PPC).
“Up until recently, pig producers have had to complete a generic form to obtain the environmental permit. However, the Environment Agency (EA) has streamlined the process, and brought back a specific application form for pig farming,” says Sue Rabbich, BPEX environment and buildings research co-ordinator.
“This is good news for producers and, while it doesn’t change the technical content required, it should make the application process more straightforward than it has been previously,” adds Sue.
However, Sue acknowledges that some producers are still likely to find the application process daunting. For this reason, BPEX has completely revised and updated model templates in line with the updated application process.
“The templates will take applicants through the process in a logical and structured way, helping them to understand the process inside out.
“Producers can adapt the model templates to make them specific for their application. And, while they’re not a ‘gold-plated standard’, they can help producers to make a good application in a time and cost-efficient manner.”
The forms are now available to download from the BPEX website: http://www.bpex.org.uk/environment-buildings/permitted-agriculture-eprippc/
“I’d also like to encourage producers to take the opportunity to utilise the BPEX team for technical updates and training when it comes to the completion and implementation of the regulations on farm.”
April 1, 2015 - BPEX
