Industrial RegulationsIn addition to the investigation of complaints made by the publicregarding factories and industrial processes, the Council issuesAuthorisations and Permits to operate to certain industrial operationsthat are carried out in the District. Industrial activities are regulated either by the Council or by theEnvironment Agency. The types of industrial activities which may besubject to Authorisation and Permits are wide ranging, from foundriesand larger paint sprayers, to petrol stations and dry cleaners.It should be noted that not all industrial activities require anAuthorisation or Permit to operate.Industrial Emissions Prescribed Processes