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Update on EU Issues

10 th March 2010 Manchester Conference Centre. Update on EU Issues. Paul Edwards. Health and Safety Executive Major Hazards Policy Team. 10 th March 2010 Manchester Conference Centre. Summary. The review of the Seveso Directive The alignment of Seveso with GHS

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Update on EU Issues

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  1. 10th March 2010 Manchester Conference Centre Update on EU Issues Paul Edwards Health and Safety Executive Major Hazards Policy Team

  2. 10th March 2010 Manchester Conference Centre Summary • The review of the Seveso Directive • The alignment of Seveso with GHS • The Critical Infrastructure Directive

  3. Aligning the EU and UN systems Changes to Seveso Annex 1 Annex One determines the scope of the Seveso Directive The EU CLP Regulation implements the UN GHS of classification No simple formula for aligning the old and new systems TWG established to consider this issue

  4. Changes to Seveso Annex 1 Bringing GHS into Seveso – the UK’s aims The UK wants minimal change to the overall scope: • No increase unless justified by safety • No decrease if there remains the risk of a major accident • The link between CLP & Seveso to be as clear & straight forward as possible • Admin burdens kept to a minimum

  5. Changes to Seveso Annex 1 Bringing GHS into Seveso – the EU’s aims The EU wants to ensure at least the same level of protection to man & the environment throughout Europe

  6. Changes to Seveso Annex 1 Analysis of Current Position Greatest discrepancy exists with the human toxicity category Other issues with ‘physical hazard’ and ‘environmental hazard’ categories

  7. Comparison of Toxic Properties 1+2 +3+4 for T+ comparing line to old legislation 1+2 +3+4 for T really precautionary alignment 0 25 200 T T+ Xn EU 0 50 300 5 25 200 Oral mg/kg 1 2 3 4 A1 A2 A2b 0 50 200 400 1000 Dermal mg/kg 1 2 3 4 A3 A4 0 0,5 2 10 inhal. vapour mg/l 1 3 4 2 1 0 0,05 0,25 0,5 inhal. aerosol mg/l 1 2 3 4 A5 0,1 0 2 inhal. gas mg/l ppm 1 2 3 4 A6 A7 0 100 500 2500

  8. Changes to Seveso Annex 1 Impact of GHS on COMAH HSE undertaking research to better determine impact of proposed changes EU expected to produce draft proposal in 2010 Final system required before June 2015, when current system lapses http://ec.europa.eu/environment/seveso/review.htm

  9. Aligning the EU and UN systems Review of Seveso A more general undertaking than the alignment of Annex 1 and CLP Aims to assess the effectiveness of Seveso and identify possible improvements Carried out through two questionnaires…

  10. Review of Seveso EU Seveso surveys • F-Seveso survey • - investigated the implementation of Seveso • - identified no need for legislative change • Public authority survey • - no fundamental changes necessary • - some possible improvements in implementation and enforceability http://ec.europa.eu/environment/seveso/review.htm

  11. Review of Seveso Proposed Schedule Formal proposal in late 2010 Formal negotiations across Europe in 2011 Changes then implemented in UK through COMAH & HSC Regulations Ultimate deadline for completion is June 2015

  12. Review of Seveso Inclusion of Carbon Dioxide? Possibility of including CO2 as a named substance UK considers CO2 to have major hazard potential UK aims to include CO2only where it is part of a CCS process

  13. Review of Seveso Security issues within Seveso? Some interest among other member states UK currently waiting to see where these discussions lead BUT CA is not committing to a definitive position on the issue at this stage

  14. Review of Seveso Other Issues Under Discussion • Extension of the derogation rule • Comitology for Annex 1 changes • Clarification of underground gas storage • Clarification of domino effect provisions • Mixtures & preparations (‘M’-factors)

  15. Changes to Seveso Annex 1 Likely next steps… Formal EU proposal to amend Seveso in 2010 On-going engagement with UK stakeholders Consultation and EU Impact Assessment Final system must be in place by June 2015 May require new or amended COMAH Regulations and LUP legislation

  16. Review of Seveso Reduction of Administrative Burdens • Computerised notification • - national websites for operators to submit notifications ii) Co-ordinated inspections - between Seveso and IPPC regimes UK agrees with these proposals in principle

  17. Critical Infrastructure Directive Critical Infrastructure Directive Adopted in December 2008 ‘Critical Infrastructure’ – assets that destruction/disruption of which would have a serious impact on health or well-being of a population Currently limited to the energy and transport sectors

  18. CCA Meeting, Madrid Upcoming Event Workshop on Emergency Planning 21st April, Madrid Event open to a wide audience Aims to share experiences and identify good practice in the development of External Emergency Plans Provide details to HSE if interested in attending

  19. Contacting HSE How to contact HSE Further information on HSE’s website: http://www.hse.gov.uk/seveso/index.htm Contact details: paul.edwards@hse.gsi.gov.uk Infoline: 0845 345 0055 hse.infoline@connaught.plc.uk

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