Structure of the IED
The IED consists of seven chapters. Chapter I and VII apply generally. Chapter II only applies to Annex I activities (not generally to waste (co-) incinerators or solvents installations).The remaining chapters contain specific rules and apply to specific areas, such as combustion plants, waste incineration plants, installations and processes using organic solvents and the titanium dioxide industry. The structure is similar to that of the IPPC Directive and the six sectoral directives, which lay down specific minimum requirements, including emission limit values for certain industrial activities (large combustion plants, waste incineration, activities using organic solvents and titanium dioxide production). By adopting the IED, generally speaking, the environmental standards have been elevated compared to the Directives which are being replaced.
The IED contains an extensive and complex set of transitional rules and rules on transposition and entry into force (Article 80-82). (This is required to be reviewed by 7 January 2016.)