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Implementation of the Seveso II Directive (96/82/EC) in the Netherlands

Implementation of the Seveso II Directive (96/82/EC) in the Netherlands. Dutch experience. Seminar Bratislava. Senter PPA02/SK/9/3 April 28 2003. Summary. Lecture summary Dick Jansen Experience in the Netherlands with the Seveso II guideline.

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Implementation of the Seveso II Directive (96/82/EC) in the Netherlands

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  1. Implementation of the Seveso II Directive (96/82/EC) in the Netherlands Dutch experience Seminar Bratislava Senter PPA02/SK/9/3 April 28 2003 dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  2. Summary • Lecture summary Dick Jansen • Experience in the Netherlands with the Seveso II guideline. • The implementation of the Seveso II guideline in the Netherlands requires attention on legal issues, technical interpretations and capacity of the authorities. The experience build-up with operators as well as the involved authorities requires a period of several years. • A “center of expertise” was founded for supporting the authorities in technical questions and risk analysis. dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  3. Approach Coordination by one authority Know how management authorities Various levels of inspection dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  4. Coordination by one authority Ministry of Environment Environment Ministry of Social Affairs Occupational hazard Fire brigade Ministry of Interior dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  5. Know how management authorities DCMR Rotterdam Authorities support on request Introduction centre of expertise RIVM Bilthoven dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  6. Various levels of inspections MoE Inspectorates Municipalities/ provinces Competent authorities Fire brigade Occupational hazard inspectorate dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  7. Technical interpretations Classification chemicals Oxidising properties KNO3 Mining operations Additional operations Fire combustion products ?? dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  8. Operator interpretations • Organisation and personnel • Identification and evaluation of major hazards • Operational control • Management of change • Planning for emergencies • Monitoring performance • Audit and review. dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  9. Authority interpretations • References for judgment (legal and technical) • Consistency (legal and technical) • Legal basis • Inspection methods (quantity vs quality) • Corrective Measures dick.jansen@dhv.nl

  10. Concluding statements Seveso II guidelines will improve safety situation but: Solid governmental organisation is vital Governmental “ Centre of Expertise” Adequate inspection facilitiesare needed dick.jansen@dhv.nl

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