Explain the purpose of the training package and introduce key elements

• Terminology and concepts EPA/PPC/IPPC/LAPC etc.
• How permitting interacts with other legislation – development control, Clean Air Act, nuisance controls and others.

• The legislative process - European directives and domestic legislation
• Transposition process
• Reasons for the directives
• A review of the Industrial Emissions Directive

• An explanation of the overall structure of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act and EP Regs 2016 (As amended);
• The purpose of the regulations is explained
• Key areas of the legislation are identified

• Placing the GGM into context
• An overview of the General Guidance Manual
• Specific provisions of note to the regulator, inc BAT & BAT conclusions, noise, odour, environmental quality standards and environmental damage provisions.
• Highlight AQ notes

• Review the general structure of SG/PG notes
• Use examples of SG/PG notes to illustrate specific issues of importance
• Defra PG note & Environmental Permitting Technical Guidance Note update

• What data needs to appear on the public register & in what format
• Consultation and Public Participation, when & how to implement

• The benefits of good management practice
• Basic techniques of good management practice
• Examples of good management practice in action

The PPC 1 Knowledge Check will enable you to review your understanding of the course material from the 6 sessions across PPC 1.

Participants will have three attempts at the Knowledge Check and a score of 75% is required to pass.