(10)This Directive should establish a general framework for integrated pollution prevention and control. It should lay down the measures necessary to implement integrated pollution prevention and control in order to achieve a high level of protection for the environment as a whole. Application of the principle of sustainable development should be promoted by an integrated approach to pollution control.
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New version applies from 25/06/2009 — introduced by Directive 2009/31/EC.
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Recital 10 changes in this version: compare with the current text.