From the date of first use (in the case of new plants after 20/12/2018) and from 01/01/2025 (for existing 5-50 MW plants) and 01/01/2030 (for existing 1-5 MW plants) the emissions from those combustion plants must not exceed specified emission limit values (ELV) for NOx, SOx and dust (total particulates), and these will be measured at specified intervals along with CO (no limits currently set for CO). Plants rated 20 MW and above will be measured annually, and plants below 20 MW will be measured every 3 years. The Environment Agency (EA) in England and their equivalents in the devolved UK administrations will administer the new legislation and will consult with Local Authorities where there may be a combustion plant in or close to a Local Air Quality Management zone. This may mean tighter ELVs will be applied. Sites that currently have environmental permits for other activities will have any MCPs added to their permits at the due date. The EA have produced detailed guidance on how these regulations will be applied.
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