1. An IPPC permit is mandatory for all installations carrying out industrial activities listed in Annex 1 of the IPPC Rules (e.g. large energy, metal, mineral, chemical, waste management, food industry, intensive livestock farming, etc.).
2. A permit is required for both new and existing installations when the activity or its modifications meet the criteria set out in Annex 1 of the IPPC Rules.
3. The IPPC permit does not apply to scientific research, experimental development or testing of new products/processes, if they last no longer than 2 years.
1. Before starting to operate a new installation or after making a significant modification to an existing installation.
2. When changing an activity or installation in such a way that the nature or extent of pollution may change (e.g. increasing production capacity, changing technology, starting to use new raw materials or materials).
1. An indefinite IPPC permit is issued, which sets specific conditions: permitted amounts of pollutants, technologies used, waste management, noise, odours, water use, monitoring and other requirements.
2. The permit includes all necessary measures to ensure a high level of environmental protection, compliance with best available production methods (BAT), prevention and pollution reduction.
3. The permit conditions are reviewed periodically (at least every 4 years or when legislation, BAT or activities change), and the permit may be amended or revoked if the conditions are violated.
4. The procedures for issuing, amending and revoking the permit are public – the public can submit comments and suggestions, access applications submitted to the responsible authority for the issuance of the IPPC permit and the issued IPPC permits and their conditions.
