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Major Accidents Ordinance In force Unlisted

Overview

Jurisdiction
Germany
Topic
-
Instrument type
Regulation
Reference number
bimschv_12_2000
Valid from
2017-01-14
Valid to
0793-01-01
Modified date
2017-01-13
Listed at
Unlisted draft
Withdrawn at
-
Description
Rules for preventing major accidents involving hazardous substances and limiting their consequences for people and the environment, including operator duties, safety reports, emergency plans, inspections and incident reporting.

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Label Effective
Lower-tier operating area 9999-12-31 — 9999-12-31

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Upper-tier operating area 9999-12-31 — 9999-12-31

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Scope of basic duties 9999-12-31 — 9999-12-31

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Scope of extended duties 9999-12-31 — 9999-12-31

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Obligations

Title Kind Rule set
General operator duties Other -
Description:
Take the precautions necessary to prevent major accidents and preventive measures to limit their effects; consider operational and environmental hazards and unauthorized interference, and operate installations according to the state of safety technology.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Lower- or upper-tier operating areas containing hazardous substances; hazardous substances and mixtures under Annex I
Checking responsibility:
Operator; compliance is monitored by the competent authority.
Check method:
Verification by the competent authority through the monitoring system and on-site inspections.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 3 Abs. 1-4
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber hat die nach Art und Ausmaß der möglichen Gefahren erforderlichen Vorkehrungen zu treffen, um Störfälle zu verhindern
Accident-prevention measures Other -
Description:
Prevent fires, explosions, and releases of hazardous substances; provide warning, alarm, and safety equipment and reliable measuring, control, and regulating equipment; protect safety-relevant parts against unauthorized interference.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Operating areas
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Technical and organisational review of equipment and measures.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 4
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber hat zur Erfüllung der sich aus § 3 Absatz 1 ergebenden Pflicht insbesondere
Monitoring, maintenance, and training Governance -
Description:
Inspect safety-relevant installation parts, continuously monitor and regularly maintain installations, perform maintenance and repairs according to the state of the art, prevent operating errors, and train personnel through appropriate instructions.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Operating areas
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and training.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 6 Abs. 1 Nr. 1-4
Source excerpt:
die Errichtung und den Betrieb der sicherheitsrelevanten Anlagenteile zu prüfen sowie die Anlagen des Betriebsbereichs in sicherheitstechnischer Hinsicht ständig zu überwachen und regelmäßig zu warten
Cooperation concerning domino effects Stakeholder Engagement -
Description:
Exchange the necessary information and cooperate on informing the public and transmitting information for external alarm and emergency plans.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Event-triggered
Products/Services:
Operating areas designated by the competent authority under Section 15 as interacting with one another
Checking responsibility:
Operators of the designated operating areas
Check method:
Exchange and coordination of information among operators.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 6 Abs. 2
Source excerpt:
untereinander alle erforderlichen Informationen auszutauschen ... und zur Information der Öffentlichkeit und benachbarter Betriebsstätten ... sowie zur Übermittlung von Angaben ... zusammenzuarbeiten
Provision of information to the authority Reporting -
Description:
Upon request, provide the competent authority with sufficient information to assess accident risks, make siting decisions, prepare external plans, and account for substances requiring additional precautions.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Event-triggered
Products/Services:
Operating areas
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Written submission upon request by the competent authority.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 6 Abs. 3
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber hat der zuständigen Behörde auf Verlangen genügend Informationen zu liefern
Operating-area notification Reporting -
Description:
At least one month before construction, an accident-relevant modification, specified changes to operator information, or cessation of operations, submit the required written information on the operator, site, responsible person, hazardous substances, quantities, activities, and surroundings.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Event-triggered
Products/Services:
Construction or accident-relevant modification of an operating area, changes to operator information, or cessation of operations
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Written notification to the competent authority at least one month in advance; no separate notification is required where the information was already submitted in an approval or notification procedure.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 7 Abs. 1-3
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber hat der zuständigen Behörde mindestens einen Monat vor Beginn der Errichtung eines Betriebsbereichs, oder vor einer störfallrelevanten Änderung ... Folgendes schriftlich anzuzeigen
Accident-prevention concept Governance -
Description:
Before commissioning, prepare a written accident-prevention concept, ensure its implementation through suitable means, structures, and a safety management system, and review and update it at least every five years and when triggered by specified events or changes.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Biennial
Products/Services:
Operating areas
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Written preparation, submission upon request, and periodic review or updating.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 8 Abs. 1-4
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber hat vor Inbetriebnahme ein schriftliches Konzept zur Verhinderung von Störfällen auszuarbeiten
Public information Reporting -
Description:
Keep the information in Annex V Part 1 continuously accessible to the public and update it, particularly after accident-relevant modifications; fulfil the information duty at least one month before commissioning or modification.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Lower- and upper-tier operating areas
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Continuous public accessibility, including electronically, and updating.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 8a Abs. 1
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber hat der Öffentlichkeit die Angaben nach Anhang V Teil 1 ständig zugänglich zu machen, auch auf elektronischem Weg.
Safety report Reporting -
Description:
Prepare a safety report containing the legally required information, submit it before commissioning within the period set by the authority, and review and update it at least every five years and after modifications, events, or new circumstances where required.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Biennial
Products/Services:
Upper-tier operating areas
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Preparation, submission to the authority, and review or updating.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 9 Abs. 1-5
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber eines Betriebsbereichs der oberen Klasse hat einen Sicherheitsbericht nach Absatz 2 zu erstellen
Alarm and emergency plans Governance -
Description:
Prepare internal alarm and emergency plans, transmit information required for external plans, inform, consult, and train employees and relevant subcontractor personnel, and review, test, and update the plans where necessary at intervals of no more than three years.
Frequency:
Biennial
Check frequency:
Biennial
Products/Services:
Upper-tier operating areas
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Preparation, submission to the competent authority, employee information and consultation, and regular testing.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 10 Abs. 1-4
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber eines Betriebsbereichs der oberen Klasse hat nach Maßgabe des Satzes 2 interne Alarm- und Gefahrenabwehrpläne zu erstellen
Extended public information Reporting -
Description:
Keep the extended information under Annex V Part 2 continuously accessible, inform potentially affected persons and facilities before commissioning about safety measures and correct behaviour, review the information at least every three years, and make the safety report immediately accessible upon request.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Biennial
Products/Services:
Upper-tier operating areas and potentially affected members of the public
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Continuous public accessibility, direct information, and periodic review.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 11 Abs. 1-5
Source excerpt:
Über die Anforderungen des § 8a Absatz 1 hinaus hat der Betreiber eines Betriebsbereichs der oberen Klasse der Öffentlichkeit die Angaben nach Anhang V Teil 2 ständig zugänglich zu machen
Availability and responsibility Governance -
Description:
Upon request, establish and maintain an always-available, misuse-protected connection to a suitable public-administration contact point, and appoint and identify to the authority a person or body responsible for limiting accident effects.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Upper-tier operating areas
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Verification by the competent authority; continuous availability and designation of a responsible person or body.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 12 Abs. 1
Source excerpt:
auf Verlangen der zuständigen Behörde ... eine jederzeit verfügbare und gegen Missbrauch geschützte Verbindung einzurichten und zu unterhalten sowie eine Person oder Stelle mit der Begrenzung der Auswirkungen von Störfällen zu beauftragen
Records and retention Record Keeping -
Description:
Create records of inspections, monitoring, maintenance, repairs, and functional tests and retain them until the next on-site inspection and for at least five years.
Frequency:
Continuous
Check frequency:
Continuous
Products/Services:
Safety-relevant installation parts and warning, alarm, and safety equipment
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Preparation and retention of records for inspection by the competent authority.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 12 Abs. 2
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber hat Unterlagen über die nach § 6 Absatz 1 Nummer 1 und 2 erforderliche Durchführung ... zu erstellen. Die Unterlagen sind bis zur nächsten Vor-Ort-Besichtigung, jedoch mindestens fünf Jahre ab Erstellung zur Einsicht durch die zuständige Behörde aufzubewahren.
Event reporting Reporting -
Description:
Report reportable events immediately, submit a supplementary written or electronic report within one week, promptly supplement or correct the report when new information becomes available, and immediately inform employees or their representatives.
Frequency:
Event-triggered
Check frequency:
Event-triggered
Products/Services:
Events meeting the criteria in Annex VI Part 1
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Immediate initial notification followed by a supplementary written or electronic notification no later than one week later; subsequent supplementation or correction when new information becomes available.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 19 Abs. 1-2, Abs. 6
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber hat der zuständigen Behörde unverzüglich den Eintritt eines Ereignisses, das die Kriterien des Anhangs VI Teil 1 erfüllt, mitzuteilen.
Transitional duties Reporting -
Description:
Prepare, update, and submit the notifications, concepts, safety reports, and alarm and emergency plans required by Section 20 within the applicable transitional deadlines.
Frequency:
One-time
Check frequency:
One-time
Products/Services:
Operating areas covered by the transitional provisions
Checking responsibility:
Operator
Check method:
Written notification, preparation or updating, and submission to the competent authority within the applicable transitional deadlines.
Rule set:
-
Source reference:
§ 20 Abs. 1-4
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber eines Betriebsbereichs ... hat ... der zuständigen Behörde die Angaben nach § 7 Absatz 1 ... anzuzeigen

Measures

No measures.

Penalties

Description Kind Rule set
Intentional or negligent breaches of the duties listed in Section 21(1), including notification, information, concept, safety-report, planning, training, record-retention, and reporting duties, constitute administrative offences under Section 62(1) no. 2 of the Federal Immission Control Act. For corresponding acts concerning an installation not requiring approval, Section 21(2) applies in conjunction with Section 62(1) no. 7 of that Act. Monetary Fine -
Responsible authority:
-
Source reference:
§ 21 Abs. 1-2
Source excerpt:
Ordnungswidrig im Sinne des § 62 Absatz 1 Nummer 2 des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes handelt, wer vorsätzlich oder fahrlässig

Milestones

Date Type Description
2015-06-01 Other Reference date for operating areas that fall within the Regulation's scope or change classification from that date for specified reasons.
Source reference:
§ 20 Abs. 3
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber eines Betriebsbereichs, der ab dem 1. Juni 2015 aus anderen Gründen als Änderungen seiner Anlagen oder seiner Tätigkeiten, die eine Änderung ihres Inventars gefährlicher Stoffe zur Folge haben, unter den Anwendungsbereich der Richtlinie 2012/18/EU fällt oder eine Änderung seiner Einstufung als Betriebsbereich der unteren oder oberen Klasse erfährt, hat
2017-01-13 Other Reference date for operating areas already within the scope of the Regulation whose classification remains unchanged.
Source reference:
§ 20 Abs. 1
Source excerpt:
Der Betreiber eines Betriebsbereichs, der am 13. Januar 2017 unter den Anwendungsbereich dieser Verordnung fällt und dessen Einstufung als Betriebsbereich der oberen oder unteren Klasse sich ab dem 14. Januar 2017 nicht ändert, hat
2017-01-14 Other Start of the period from which classification changes are relevant for the transitional provisions.
Source reference:
§ 20 Abs. 1
Source excerpt:
dessen Einstufung als Betriebsbereich der oberen oder unteren Klasse sich ab dem 14. Januar 2017 nicht ändert
2017-01-14 Application Start Relevant starting date for applying the unchanged classification under the transitional provisions.
Source reference:
§ 20 Abs. 1
Source excerpt:
dessen Einstufung als Betriebsbereich der oberen oder unteren Klasse sich ab dem 14. Januar 2017 nicht ändert
2017-07-14 Other Deadline for certain transitional notifications and for updating the accident-prevention concept, safety report, and alarm and emergency plans.
Source reference:
§ 20 Abs. 1 Nr. 1; § 20 Abs. 1 Nr. 2; § 20 Abs. 2
Source excerpt:
bis zum Ablauf des 14. Juli 2017

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