Environment Agency Consults On Odour Management Guidance

The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on its revised Odour Management Guidance, covering sites regulated under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2007. The consultation closes on the 13th October.

The revised guidance contains information on how site operators should approach the issue of odour; its perception, impact and acceptability. It also outlines the approach the EA will take to enforcement of permit conditions relating to odour.

Activities that potentially give rise to substantial odour emissions – such as composting will now require Odour Management Plans approved and reviewed by the Agency – Odour Management Plans were previously voluntary in most cases.