Paragraph 2 - Operation of a scrap metal furnace
What the legislation says:
2. —(1) The operation, under a permit granted under the 2000
Regulations, of a scrap metal furnace with a design holding
capacity of less than 25 tonnes to the extent that it is or forms
part of an activity within paragraph (a) or (d) of Part B of
Section 2.1 (ferrous metals) or paragraph (a) or (b) of Part B of
Section 2.2 (non ferrous metals) of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the
2000 Regulations.
(2) The loading or unloading of such a furnace in connection
with its operation in a manner covered by the exemption conferred
by sub paragraph (1).
(3) The storage, at the place where such a furnace is located
(but not in cases where that place is used for carrying on business
as a scrap metal dealer) of scrap metal intended to be submitted to
an operation covered by the exemption conferred by sub paragraph
(1).
Registration Requirements:
Needs to be registered with SEPA but no fee is required. This
exemption can be registered online. However, establishments and
undertakings can still use the paper form should they wish. This
form should be sent to the Registrar at your local SEPA area office
(addresses are given on the form)
The following questions and answers are provided to help you
further understand this exemption:
Q. How long will the registration last? Will it require
renewal at any time?
A. The registration of this
exemption is not time limited but it can be de-registered by SEPA
if it is not managed properly and no longer fulfills the criteria
requirements of the exemption or if the activities cause pollution
or harm to health. If the activity does comply with the exemption
criteria the registration will not have to be renewed except where
there is a significant change to the activity.