Industrial Emissions Regulations 2013 Best Available Techniques Audit
This checklist covers compliance with Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 and applicable UK statutory requirements for manufacturing operations. Non-compliance can result in unlimited fines and up to five years imprisonment under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 and Environmental Protection Act 1990.
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Environmental Director
- Total Items: 20
- Compliance: Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 2021, BS EN ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Permit & EA Compliance
Verify Environmental Permit currency, permit condition compliance, and EA CCS requirements.
- Is the Environmental Permit current and all activities/sites covered by the permit schedule?
- Are permit conditions (emission limits, monitoring frequencies, management systems) being met?
- Is the Annual Subsistence fee paid to the Environment Agency and Compliance Classification Scheme (CCS) record current?
- Attach photo of Environmental Permit, permit conditions monitoring records, and CCS assessment:
Competence, Monitoring & Outstanding Actions
Verify worker competence, active monitoring programme, and outstanding corrective actions.
- Are all workers competent for their tasks (trained, experienced, or supervised as appropriate)?
- Is monitoring and measurement of key compliance indicators carried out at required frequencies?
- Number of outstanding corrective actions from previous inspection or audit:
- Attach photo of training records, monitoring reports, and corrective action tracker:
Emergency Procedures, Signage & Legal Notices
Verify emergency procedures, mandatory statutory signage, and drill records.
- Are emergency procedures documented, practiced through drills, and records maintained?
- Are all statutory notices, signage, and warnings correctly displayed per applicable regulations?
- Overall compliance with applicable UK statutory requirements:
- Attach photo of emergency drill records, statutory signage register, and compliance certificates:
Enforcement Compliance & Management Review
Verify enforcement notice compliance, management review programme, and senior accountability.
- Have all findings from previous regulatory inspections, enforcement notices, and prohibition orders been resolved?
- Is management review of the health and safety management system conducted at least annually?
- Number of open enforcement actions or improvement notices outstanding:
- Senior Responsible Officer certification of inspection completion:
Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off
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- List all deficiencies identified in this inspection:
- Overall compliance status?
- Corrective actions assigned to (name and department):
- Inspector digital signature and date:
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Why Use This Industrial Emissions Regulations 2013 Best Available Techniques Audit?
This industrial emissions regulations 2013 best available techniques audit helps manufacturing teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for environmental director professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 2021, BS EN ISO 14001:2015. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Industrial Emissions Regulations 2013 Best Available Techniques Audit cover?
This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 5 sections: Environmental Permit & EA Compliance, Competence, Monitoring & Outstanding Actions, Emergency Procedures, Signage & Legal Notices, Enforcement Compliance & Management Review, Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off. It is designed for manufacturing operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Who should use this Industrial Emissions Regulations 2013 Best Available Techniques Audit?
This checklist is designed for Environmental Director professionals in the manufacturing industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.