Making changes that alter quality of effluent

(1) The holder of a licence shall not make, or cause or permit to be made, any material change to the premises or in the matter of running, using, maintaining or operating the premises or in any operation or process carried on at the premises, which change causes, or is intended or is likely to cause, a material increase in the quantity or quality of effluent or both discharged 62 Environmental Protection from the premises, unless prior written approval of the Department has been obtained for the change. (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), material changes to licensed premises include– (a) any change in the construction, structure, or arrangement of the premises or any building serving the premises; (b) any change in the construction, structure, arrangement, alignment, direction, or condition of any sewer or sewerage system; (c) any change of, to, or in any plant, machine, or equipment used or installed at the premises; and (d) any changes in the use of raw materials.