Cabinet Regulation No. 401 validating requirements for waste incineration and the operation of waste incineration plants.

This Cabinet Regulation primarily focuses on the regulatory framework governing the monitoring and control of emissions from waste incineration facilities. Its stated objectives include ensuring compliance with environmental standards, protecting public health, and minimizing environmental pollution. The broader legal context involves adherence to national and European Union regulations concerning air and water quality, as well as specific emissions limits for various pollutants, including heavy metals, dioxins, and furans. The document outlines several key measures, including the requirement for continuous monitoring of specific air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). It mandates that operators conduct periodic measurements of heavy metals and dioxins at least twice a year, with stricter requirements during the first year of operation. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity for accredited testing laboratories to perform emissions measurements and the use of calibrated instruments to ensure data reliability. Operators must document all measurement results to facilitate compliance verification by environmental inspectors. The implementation plan includes the establishment of monitoring protocols and the obligation for operators to report any exceedances of emission limits to the State Environmental Service immediately. The document also highlights the importance of using reliable sampling and analysis methods to ensure representativeness and comparability of data.