Industrial Pollution - Part B Authorisation

We authorise prescribed Part B industrial processes under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Authorisations contain conditions to limit emissions. There are currently 18 prescribed processes in Eastbourne.

Authorised processes

Authorised or 'Prescribed' processes are those industrial technologies that have a potential to cause pollution.

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires that processes identified in the act, or by regulations made under the act, must have an Authorisation to operate.

There are currently two types of process classification: Part A and Part B.

Part B processes are those that have the potential to cause only air pollution and include activities such as vehicle re-spraying, furniture manufacture and unloading of petrol.

Who regulates the processes?

Part A processes are regulated by the Environment Agency while Part B processes are controlled by local authorities. We are responsible for authorising and inspecting all Part B processes within Eastbourne.

How to get an authorisation

Any person operating a process that requires an authorisation must apply to us. We then issue an authorisation in accordance with government guidance. The operator of the prescribed process must comply with the conditions of the authorisation and they will be subject to inspection to ensure this is the case.

You can find out more about the duties of local authorities to control industrial air pollution on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website.

For further information on pollution issues please email us or telephone 01323 415350.