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Emissions to air from Large Combustion Plant during black start events: RPS C11

When power stations can exceed emission limit values if restoring electricity supply after a significant electrical emergency during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 21 April 2020

This publication was withdrawn on 31 July 2020

This COVID-19 regulatory position statement has expired.

Applies to England

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Emissions to air from Large Combustion Plant during black start events: RPS C11

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You need a permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 to operate a Part A 1.1 combustion activity. That is those with a rated thermal input of 50MW or more, known as large combustion plant (LCP).

If you follow the conditions in this COVID-19 regulatory position statement (RPS), you may exceed certain emission limit values (ELVs) stated in your permit during black start events. Black start means when you restore electricity supply after a significant electrical emergency, as instructed by the National Grid.

This COVID-19 RPS only applies to the ELVs stated in your permit for emissions to air from your LCP.

You must notify your Environment Agency regulatory officer by email before using this COVID-19 RPS.

Published 21 April 2020