How does integrated pollution control work in practice? This article describes the integrated pollution control legal regime established by the Environmental Protection Act 1990. It outlines the need for an integrated regulation system and elucidates the concepts of best practicable environmental option and best available techniques not entailing excessive cost. The research explores the regime's mechanisms for pollution control through authorization and variation processes, along with enforcement strategies. It examines how the regime attempts to utilize market forces to drive environmental improvements, while being considerate of the effects of technology on the control, prevention, and improvment of the regime. Ultimately, the paper discusses the challenges encountered by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution (HMIP) in operating the regime. This analysis provides valuable insights into the practical implementation of pollution control policies and highlights areas for improvement in environmental management and regulatory frameworks, focusing on environment, and `engineering` to support continuous pollution improvment.
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