IPPC-Altanlagen Adaptation in Austria

The main analysis of the adaptation of IPPC old plants based on foundries, intensive livestock farms, glass industry and combustion plants in Upper Austria and Styria shows: Shortcomings in completeness persist, especially in the case of changes in the capacity of commercial facilities and intensive livestock holdings. The authorities consider most of the old installations to be adapted. Their emissions are mostly in the BAT range (best available techniques, BAT documents). The limit values in the notices were adjusted in the case of amendment permits and in accordance with the Emissions Protection Act for boiler plants. Synergies with environmental inspections will be exploited. According to EU Directive 2008/1/EC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control, IPPC), all installations within the scope had to comply with the requirements of the Directive by 30.10.2007.