Categories are assigned either "declaration" or "authorization" status depending on the type and scale of activity or product they involve. In the example below, service station covering between 500 and 5,000 square meters use the simpler "declaration" prodedure, whiel stations larger than 5,000 square meters must apply for "authorization".

"DECLARATION" PROCEDURE		"AUTHORIZATION" PROCEDURE
"Declaration" is a simplified procedure for facilities producing limited pollution. Applications must be fully documented, and a receipt is iddued on filling. After verification, the filling party is issued a second receipt along with a list of general rules for safeguarding the environment and the security of local residents. It may then begin operating immediately.		When "authorization" is required, facilities may not begin operating until they have received a prefectoral order (arrêté préfectoral d'autorisation) setting out rules for environmental protection and safeguards. The application procedure lats 10 to 12 months, and involves the following steps.
	Information/documents included in "Declaration" forms submitted to the Préfecture - > Operator's ID Family + first name and domicile in the case of individual Business or trading name, legal form, registered address and function of the individual signing the application in the case of an incorporated entity - > Localization and description of activity: Address of facility concernd and, when applicable, exact location on business premises Type of activity and volume Code number from official list - > Receipt attesting that an application for a building permit has been filed with municipal authorities (if a new building is required) - > Description of surrounding area Map showing lots of land (plan cadastral<:i>) wihin a 100 meters radius of the facility General plan (scale: 1/200 or larger) extending at least 35 meters from the installation. This must indicate usage of buildings and adjacent land, water points, canals, streams and sewage systems - > Assessment of nuisance during operation and impact of the event of accident Report setting out the unit's impact on the environment and provision for limiting this: water, air, noise and vibrations, waste, transports, etc. Report summarizing potential danger and setting out measures to be taken in the event of an accident or other incident	Steps in the authorization process Average time -> Fill out and file application with the Préfecture Required documents are set out in article 5 of the ministerial decree dated 21 September 1977 in application of the law of 19 July 1976. They include an environmental impact survey and a report on dangers represented by the proposed facility. These documents are appended to the application form and filed with the Prefecture. As soon as the application is received, the Prefect forwards a copy to the competent inspection unit (Inspection des Installations Classées; for most industrial facilities, this will be the DRIRE) for detailed examination with the applicant, to ensure that documents fully meet regulatory requirements and general safeguards. Once the inspectors have given an opinion and the Prefect judges the application to be complete, a public enquiry is opened. 2 months -> Public and administrative enquiry The public enquiry is led by a commissioner appointed by the President of the Administrative Courts who is given wide ranging powers to conduct an investigation before issuing a reasoned opinion (1 month). Government offices and local authorities are consulted at the same time, as is the company's hygiene and security committee (Comité d'Hygiène et Sécurité). 3-4 months -> Regional Public Health Council (Conseil Départemental d'Hygiène) Based on the results of the enquiry, the inspection unit (Inspection des Installations Classées) issues an opinion. If this is favorable, it then draws up a proposal setting out technical specifications to be applied to the facility. This proposal is presented to the Regional Public Health Council. The applicant may request a hearing with the Council. 1 month -> Draft prefectural order Once the Council has issued its opinion, the Prefect sends a draft prefectural order (projet d'arrêté d'autorisation) to the operator, who has two weeks (15 days) to respond in writing. 1 month -> Final ruling The Prefect must take a decision in the three months following receipt of the enquiry sent by the commissioner. Should more time be necessary, this can be extended by an order stating the reason. 1 month
IMPORTANT ! If facilities that have been declared are toundergo extensive modification, the Prefect must be notified in advance If a facility is transferred to another location, a new declatration must be filed		IMPORTANT ! Under the Act of 15 July 1992, building permits for facilities subject to these requirements may not be issued until the public enquiry has been completed.

• Act no. 76 663 dated 19 July 1976 and amendment, relating to Classified Facilities/Activities and environmental protection.
• Ministerial decree no. 77 1133 dated 21 September 1977 and amendment in application of the Act of 19 July 1976.
• Official list of classified facilities subject to environmental safeguards.
• Decisions setting a precedent for facilities required to file declarations.

These texts are updated at regular intervals, and readers are advised to ensure that they are consulting the latest version or seek specialist advice. Texts may be obtained for a small fee from Direction des Journaux Off iciels 26, rue Desaix 75727 PARIS CEDEX 15 (Tel.: +33 (0)140 58 78 78)

CONTACTS Préfecture de la Seine-Maritime Direction de l'Aménagement du Territoire, de l'Environnement et des Finances, Service de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie, 7, Place de la Madeleine - 76000 ROUEN Téléphone : 33( 0)2 35 76 50 00 - Télécopie : 33( 0)2 33 9810 50 Also : Sous-Préfecture de l'arrondissement du Havre 95, bd de Strasbourg - 76600 la Havre Téléphone : 33 (0)2 35 13 34 56 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 35 21 06 87 Sous-Préfecture de l'arrondissement de Dieppe 5, rue du 8 mai 1945 - 76200 Dieppe Téléphone : 33 (0)2 35 06 30 00 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 82 43 13 Préfecture de l'Eure Direction de la Réglementation et de l'Environnement Bd Georges Chauvin - 27022 EVREUX Cédex Téléphone : 33 (0)2 32 78 27 27 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 32 38 24 15 Also : Sous-Préfecture de l'arrondisement de Bernay 3, rue de la sous-préfecture - 27300 Bernay Téléphone : 33 (0)2 32 46 76 87 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 32 46 76 87 Sous-Préfecture de l'arrondissement des Andelys 10, rue de la sous-préfecture - 27700 LesAndelys Téléphone : 33 (0)2 32 54 74 87 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 32 54 74 88 Direction Régionale de l'industrie, de la Recherche et de l'Environnement de Haute Normandie (DRIRE) / Regional Office for Industry, Research and the Environment Le Havre and surroundings 142, Bd de Strasbourg - BP 59 - 76084 Le Havre CEDEX Téléphone : 33 (0)2 35 19 32 64 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 35 19 32 99 Rouen and Dieppe 1, Avenue des Canadiens - 76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray Téléphone : 33 (0)2 32 91 97 60 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 32 91 97 97 Eure region Rue de Melleville - 27930 Angerville-la-Campagne Téléphone : 33 (0)2 32 23 45 70 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 32 23 45 99 Le Service Vétérinaire Départemental Seine-Maritime avenue du Grand Cours - 76100 Rouen Téléphone : 33 (0)2 32 81 82 32 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 35 72 52 76 Eure region Chemin du Val Iton - 27000 Evreux Téléphone : 33 (0)2 32 39 83 00 _ Télécopie : 33 (0)2 32 31 29 97 In some business areas, Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie, Chambres des Métiers and Chambres d'Agriculture may be able to provide assistance. Consultancies specialized in environmental affairs may also be called in.

• DRIRE Haute-Normandie - 21, avenue de la Porte-des-Champs - 76037 ROUEN Cédex Téléphone : 33 (0)2.35.52.32.46 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2.35.88.74.38
• Normandie Développement - 57, avenue de Bretagne - BP 1083 - 76173 ROUEN Cédex Téléphone : 33 (0)2 35 03 06 04 - Télécopie : 33 (0)2 35 03 07 86

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