1. Technical mMinimum standards for treatment activities which require a permit pursuant to Article 20 may be adopted where there is evidence that a benefit in terms of the protection of human health and the environment would be gained from such minimum standards. These measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 36(2). 2. Such minimum standards shall cover only those waste treatment activities that are not covered by Directive 96/61/EC or are not appropriate for coverage by that Directive. 3. Such minimum standards shall: (a) be directed to the main environmental impacts of the waste treatment activity; (b) ensure that the waste is treated in accordance with Article 10; (c) take into account best available techniques; and (d) as appropriate, include elements regarding the quality ofPermit requirements All hazardous waste treatment installations shall have a permit delivered in accordance with the provisions laid down in Directive 96/61/EC. Without prejudice to Directive 96/61/EC, the application for a permit from the competent authorities shall include a description of the measures which are envisaged to guarantee that the plant is designed, equipped and will be operated according to waste categories treatmented and the process requirements. 4. Minimum standards for activir related risks. The permit granted by the competent authorities tshat require registration pursuant to points (a) and (b) of Article 23 shall be adopll list: - the quantities and categories of hazardous wasted where there is evidence that a benefit in terms of the protection of human health and the environment or in avoiding disruption to the internal market would be gained from such minimum standards, including elements regarding the technical qualification of collectors, transporters, dealers or brokers. These measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 36(2). ich are treated, - the technical specifications which should ensure optimal waste treatment, protecting the environment and ensuring a high level of safety. When the operator of a non-hazardous waste treatment plant is envisaging a change of operation which would involve hazardous waste, this should be regarded as a substantial change within the meaning of Article 2(10)(b) of Directive 96/61/EC, and Article 12(2) of that Directive shall apply. Or. en (Based as amendment 58 in first reading)