Layout of this document: Chapter 1 gives a brief introduction to EAPA and the European Asphalt Industry. Chapter 2 outlines recent developments on the many EC environmental initiatives and describes the associated reasons for developing a BAT document for the asphalt industry. Chapter 3 summarises the wide range of products coming from asphalt plants for those who might not be familiar with the industry. Chapter 4 proceeds to outline the many types of asphalt mixing plants that are in use in Europe today. Chapter 5 establishes in some detail the several possible environmental impacts of asphalt plants. Chapter 6 then proceeds to describe the many corresponding abatement measures that are currently available to minimise the impact of any emissions. Chapter 7 summarises the techniques for measuring emissions at asphalt plants and explains how to evaluate their magnitude. Chapter 8 draws the conclusions from all the previous chapters into a set of key recommendations which are the kernel of this BAT guidelines document. Finally Chapter 9 concludes with a list of relevant publications.