Implementation of the Seveso II Directive (96/82/EC) in the Netherlands Senter PPA02/SK/9/3 April Dutch experience Seminar Bratislava

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.

Coordination by one authority Know how management authorities Various levels of inspection Approach

Coordination by one authority Environment Occupational hazard Fire brigade Ministry of Environment Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of Interior

Authorities support on request Know how management authorities Introduction centre of expertise DCMR Rotterdam RIVM Bilthoven

Various levels of inspections MoE Competent authorities Inspectorates Municipalities/ provinces Occupational hazard inspectorate Fire brigade

Technical interpretations Classification chemicals Additional operations Oxidising properties KNO3 Mining operations ?? Fire combustion products

Organisation and personnel Identification and evaluation of major hazards Operational control Management of change Planning for emergencies Monitoring performance Audit and review. Operator interpretations

References for judgment (legal and technical) Consistency (legal and technical) Legal basis Inspection methods (quantity vs quality) Corrective Measures Authority interpretations

Governmental “ Centre of Expertise” Solid governmental organisation is vital Seveso II guidelines will improve safety situation but: Concluding statements Adequate inspection facilities are needed