Representation by UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY (UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY)
- Date submitted
- 14 September 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. Please note that we request views from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and the response provided is sent on behalf of both UKHSA and OHID. We can confirm that: With respect to Registration of Interest documentation, we are reassured that earlier comments raised by us on 21 July 2021 have been addressed. In addition, we acknowledge that the Environmental Statement (ES) has not identified any issues which could significantly affect public health. UKHSA and OHID are generally satisfied with the methodology used to undertake the environmental assessment. However, we note that there are few details the submission around the carbon capture plant and the proposed technology and solvents. We note that the results of air quality modelling indicate that emissions associated with this process are predicted to be below Environmental Assessment Levels but there is little detail given around any uncertainty in the emissions and/or other input parameters or within the chemistry module of the model used. It is proposed that once operational, monitoring for N-amines will take place within the flue gases and the wider environment. We would support the proposal for environmental monitoring during operation and the evaluation of the air quality assessment. UKHSA also notes the proposed energy recovery facility and other associated processes/facilities will require an Environmental Permit from the Environment Agency to operate. Further details on those processes, risk assessments and sensitivity analysis are expected to be presented as part of that permitting process. Following our review of the submitted documentation we are satisfied that the proposed development should not result in any significant adverse impact on public health. On that basis, we have no additional comments to make at this stage and can confirm that we have chosen NOT to register an interest with the Planning Inspectorate on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.