A close reading of the amendment also makes it clear that, if accepted, it would undermine BAT for the purposes of the IPPC system. It would remove all references to the primary aim of applying BAT, that is, for the purpose of preventing, eliminating or reducing emissions and their impact on the environment as a whole. This is the core intention of the section, which strikes a reasonable balance. The legislation is completely consistent with the terms of the directive, which it transposes in a manner that makes our position consistent with those of other EU member states.