New consultation on improving management of industrial emissions The UK aims to develop a tailored regime for better protecting the environment and public health from industrial pollution following Brexit Image: Shutterstock A consultation on a new regime for the development of techniques to improve the management of industrial emissions has been launched. The UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland are seeking views on a possible process for developing new ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to limit the environmental impact of polluting industries, such as paper production, waste incineration and ceramic manufacturers.