When establishing the framework for a potentially odour emitting activity with a prior history of complaints, it is necessary to objectively evaluate both the measures designed to reduce odour emissions and the limits that will be set for an Integrated Environmental Authorisation.

Díaz Jiménez C., Montalbán Núñez F., Estivill Baena G.

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Keywords: Integrated environmental authorisation, odour emissions limits, odour complaints, olfactometry.

Acronims: POEA, Potential Odour Emitting Activity; POACA, Potential Odour Annoyance Causing Activity; OACA, Odour Annoyance Causing Activity, EIA, environmental impact assessment.

Abstract

    When establishing the framework for a potentially odour emitting activity with a prior history of complaints, it is necessary to objectively evaluate both the measures designed to reduce odour emissions and the limits that will be set for an Integrated Environmental Authorisation. In the case of odour emissions, there are different limits set by different regulations. This article will discuss and analyse the need for limits on odour emissions, using several practical examples.

This article presents the highlights of a study carried out in order to determine the odour impact of a Street Cleaning Station located in the city and surrounded by apartments. Therefore, it shows the selection process of the metholodgy that meets the best the goals of the study, the physical and operational characteristics of the plant, the time available and the Budget.

The results of this study show the need of customising the methodology to each Project, taking into account all the issues that can contribute to odour impact generation. Thanks to this project, the company could convince its neighbours and the Administration that no impact was generated, so the presence of the plant was compatible with the apartments in the building.

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