Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Organic Solvents Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 543 of 2002).

These Regulations transpose Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations. The Regulations apply to sector activities listed in Schedule 1 where they are operated in installations above the solvent consumption thresholds specified in Schedule 2. The competent bodies for enforcement of the Regulations are the Environmental Protection Agency, where activities are licensable under the Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) system, and the local authorities.