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Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 179 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Business/industry/corporations
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations lay down rules for the prevention of major accidents which involve dangerous substances, and provide the limitation of their consequences for human health and the environment, with a view to ensuring a high level of protection throughout the European Union in a consistent and effective manner. These provisions implement Directive 2012/18/EU on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances. prevention policy. Obligations and duties of operators in control of the operation of an establishment or installation are specified. These obligations include the adoption of a document in writing setting out the major-accident prevention policy (MAPP) and to ensure that it is properly implemented. The MAPP shall be designed to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment. It shall be proportionate to the major-accident hazards.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directive 96/82/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Control of Major Hazard Regulations (L.N. 37 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX