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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Repealed by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