31st Regulation for the Implementation of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchV). Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2024 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleRegulation for the Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds in the Use of Organic Solvents in Certain Installations – 31st BImSchV. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Air quality/air pollution Emissions Inspection Monitoring Pollution control Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This regulation aims to limit the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from certain industrial facilities that use organic solvents in their processes. The regulation sets out general and specific requirements for limiting emissions, including the use of best available techniques (BAT) and the development of reduction plans. The regulation also requires the reporting of emissions data and the implementation of monitoring and control measures. The regulation includes transitional provisions for existing facilities, with different deadlines for compliance depending on the type of facility and activity. The text also includes definitions of key terms, such as emission control equipment and solvent consumption. The text consists of 13 Articles and 7 Annexes. Full text German References - Legislation Repeals 31st Federal Emission Protection Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2001 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Inspection, Monitoring, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX