Further links to legally binding regulations
- Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/302 on conclusions on best available techniques (BAT) pursuant to Directive 2010/75/EU
- Federal Immission Control Act (2021)
- Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (TA-Luft) (2021)
- Animal Welfare and Livestock Management Ordinance (TierSchNutztV)
- NEC Guideline – Simple Description
- NEC Guideline – Detailed Guideline
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