The licensing authority /municipality will take amongst others the following when processing the application-
a) any applicable minimum standards set for ambient air and point source emissions that have been determined in terms of this Act;
(b) the pollution being or likely to be caused by the carrying out of the listed activity applied for and the effect or likely effect of that pollution on the environment, including health, social conditions, economic conditions, cultural heritage and ambient air quality;
(c) the best practicable environmental options available that could be taken-
(i) to prevent, control, abate or mitigate that pollution; and
(ii) to protect the environment, including health, social conditions, economic conditions, cultural heritage and ambient air quality, from harm as a result of that pollution;
(d) any applicable environmental impact assessment done, the decision taken on the application of the environmental authorisation, and any applicable notice issued; and
(e) any relevant tradable emission scheme;