Emission

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Definition

Emission. The direct or indirect release of substances, vibrations, heat or noise from individual or diffuse sources into air, water or soil.

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on Industrial Emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control), at Article 3(4)