(9)The objective of an integrated approach to pollution control is to prevent emissions into air, water or soil wherever this is practicable, taking into account waste management, and, where it is not, to minimise them in order to achieve 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.
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Recital 9 changes in this version: compare with the current text.