There are 8 main sections in a Discharge Licence. These are:
1. Scope
- Overview of what agglomeration & discharge(s) are licensed
2.Interpretation
- Definitions (e.g. ELVs = Emission Limit Values)
- Sampling requirements
3.Discharges
- What, Where, How etc., in relation to discharges
- Emission Limit Values which must not be exceeded
- No deterioration or nuisances allowed
4. Control & Monitoring:
- How samples must be taken and tests required
- How equipment must be calibrated & maintained
- Provision of safe access for EPA monitoring workers
- Monitoring of impacts on habitats
5. Programme of improvements:
- Assessments will have be carried out and Improvements / upgrades may / will be required on Waste Water Treatment Works and discharge points.
6. Notifications & Record Keeping:
- What and when notifications have to be given to EPA, Fisheries or DAFF
- What records have to be kept and who has access to them.
- Set up of Public Awareness & Communication Programme
- Annual Environment Returns (AER).
7. Financial Provision:
- What fees must be paid to the Agency for ongoing monitoring & enforcement
8. Schedules:
- Emission Limit Values, Monitoring Requirements etc.