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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.