(18)Emission limit values, parameters or equivalent technical measures should be based on the best available techniques, without prescribing the use of one specific technique or technology and taking into consideration the technical characteristics of the installation concerned, its geographical location and local environmental conditions. In all cases the authorisation conditions should lay down provisions on minimising long-distance or transfrontier pollution and ensure a high level of protection for the environment as a whole.
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New version applies from 25/06/2009 — introduced by Directive 2009/31/EC.
54 provisions change.
Recital 18 changes in this version: compare with the current text.