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Real Decreto 840/2015, de 21 de septiembre, por el que se aprueban medidas de control de los riesgos inherentes a los accidentes graves en los que intervengan sustancias peligrosas

Royal Decree 840/2015, of September 21, which approves control measures for the risks inherent in serious accidents involving dangerous substances

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Summary

Companies storing large amounts of dangerous substances, such as chlorine, acetylene and anhydrous ammonia are required from Oct. 20, 2015, to comply with stricter requirements under Royal Decree 840/2015 transposing the SEVESO III Directive into domestic law. Operators of major-accident hazard facilities must comply with amended obligations on the notification to be made by companies classified as a Seveso III-facility, the major-accident prevention policy (politica de prevencion de accidentes graves) and the safety report (informe de seguridad).

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Issuer

Spain

Year

2015

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Interior (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Public administration
  • Construction
  • Transportation & Warehousing
Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

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