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Regulation on prevention of major industrial accidents and lessening their adverse impacts.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 28867, 30 December 2013 (Mukerrer).
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Precautionary principle Risk assessment/management Business/industry/corporations Public health
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Article 7 enters into force on the day it is published, Article 9 and Paragraph 2 of Article 14 enter into force on 1 January 2017, Article 24 enters into force on 1 January 2014 and other provisions enter into force on 1 January 2016.
Abstract

This Regulation sets forth procedures and principles of high level of protection in a consistent and effective manner in order to prevent major accidents involving hazardous substances and to lessen their adverse impacts on people and environment. This Regulation shall apply to establishments where hazardous substances are present in quantities equal to or in excess of the quantities listed in Part 1 and 2 in Annex-I. In addition to this, articles 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 shall only apply to establishments where hazardous substances are in excess of the quantities. This Regulation has been drafted in accordance with the Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Management/conservation, Emissions, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Biodiversity, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Subsidy/incentive, Inland waters, Integrated management, Packaging/labelling, Land-use planning, Marine area, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Public participation, Recycling/reuse, Right to clean/healthy environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Wetlands, Human rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree Law No. 644 on the establishment and functions of the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Land-use planning, Urban land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No.5902 on the establishment and duties of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazards, Early warning system, EIA, Governance, Institution, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Notification on emergency plan oriented for risk reduction of major industrial accidents.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Hazardous substances, Precautionary principle, Public health, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification on major accident prevention policy.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Precautionary principle, Procedural matters, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on prevention of major industrial accidents and lessening their adverse impacts.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Policy/planning, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on prevention of major industrial accidents and lessening their adverse impacts.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Policy/planning, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on prevention of major industrial accidents and lessening their adverse impacts.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Hazardous substances, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX