The Draft Planning (Control of Major-Accident Hazards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 – A Consultation Paper

The Department has issued a consultation paper which sets out its proposals for implementing European Directive 2003/105/EC, which amends Council Directive 96/82/EC (the ‘Seveso II’ Directive) on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. The amendments are designed to broaden the scope and improve the effectiveness of the Directive in preventing major accidents and limiting their consequences.

The proposals in this consultation paper apply to the implementation of the land use planning requirements of the amended Directive by the above regulations.

The purpose of the consultation is to obtain views on the draft legislation and in particular, on the need for a transitional provision on deemed consent. We are also keen to gauge views on the likely impact on small businesses as set out in the Draft Regulatory Impact Assessment. The closing date for receipt of comments is 13 January 2006.

Associated Documentation
 

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Consultation Document	676 Kb
European Directive 2003/105/EC & Council Directive 96/82/EC	External

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Responding to this Consultation Paper

Please note that responses to this consultation paper should be received by the Planning Service no later than 13th January 2006.

There are a number of ways you can respond: