European Communities (Control of Major Accidents Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 476 of 2000). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Land-use planning Navigation Pollution control Hazardous substances Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to implement Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances. The Regulations apply to establishments where dangerous substances are present in amounts equal to or exceeding the application thresholds. Operators of establishments are required to take all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of major accidents and to limit the consequences of accidents for people and the environment. The Regulations impose duties in respect of safety management systems, preparation of safety reports and emergency preparedness. The Regulations also deal with provision of advice on major hazards in the context of land-use planning decisions. The Regulations set out the arrangements for the appointment of competent authorities, enforcement and the provision of information. The Regulations provide for the levying of charges by competent authorities for duties performed pursuant to these Regulations. Full text English Website www.ucc.iesis.htm References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. Legislation | European Union | 1996 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Public health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by European Communities (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 402 of 2003). Legislation | Ireland | 2003 Keyword: Hazards, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 74 of 2006). Legislation | Ireland | 2006 Keyword: Pollution control, Hazards, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX