Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control
| European Union directive | |
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| Title | IPPC Directive |
|---|---|
| Made by | European Parliament & Council |
| Made under | Article 175(1) |
| Journal reference | OJL 24 of 29 Januaray 2008, pp. 8-29 |
| History | |
| Date made | 15 January 2008 |
| Entry into force | 18 February 2008 |
| Other legislation | |
| Replaces | Directive 96/61/EC |
| Current legislation | |
Directive 2008/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control is a directive of the European Union. It replaces the Council Directive 96/61/EC of 24 September 1996 on the same subject matter; both are commonly referred to as IPPC Directive.
European IPPC Bureau
The European IPPC Bureau has been founded to organize the necessary exchange of information and produces Best Available Technology reference documents which Member States are required to take into account when determining best available techniques generally or in specific cases.