PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF AN APPLICATION MADE UNDER REGULATION 10 OF THE POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2003

Notice is hereby given that Premier Power Ltd has applied to the Chief Inspector for a Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) permit to operate a large combustion plant installation (existing power generation station). The installation is located at Ballylumford, Ferris Bay Road, Islandmagee, Larne BT40 3RS in Larne Council Area.

The application contains a description of any foreseeable significant effects of emissions from the installation on the environment.

Information relating to the above application for a permit to operate by Premier Power Ltd is held in registers at the following locations:

The Industrial Pollution and Radiochemical Inspectorate, Calvert House, 23 Castle Place, Belfast BT1 1FY and

Larne Borough Council, Smiley Buildings, Victoria Road, Larne, BT40 1RT

Members of the public can inspect these registers free of charge at the above stated addresses during normal office hours. In addition, members of the public who wish to obtain a copy of the relevant information contained in the registers can do so upon the payment of a reasonable charge to cover the costs of copying.

Any objections or representations to the above PPC application should be made in writing so the Chief Inspector at the address below, within 42 days from the date of this public notice:

The Industrial Pollution and Radiochemical Inspectorate, Calvert House, 23 Castle Place, Belfast BT1 1FY

Any such objections or representations will be entered into a public register unless the person making them requests in writing that they should not be so placed. If there is such a request, the register will only include a statement that there has been a request.