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These Regulations impose duties in respect of safety management systems, preparation of safety reports and emergency preparedness. They carry into effect in Ireland Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances as amended. The Regulations also deal with provision of advice on major hazards in the context of land-use planning decisions.
Implements: Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. (1996-12-09)
Amended by: European Union (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 571 of 2013). (2013-12-20)
Repealed by: European Union (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) (Revocation) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 208 of 2015). (2015-05-27)
Repeals: European Communities (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 402 of 2003). (2003-09-08)
Repeals: European Communities (Control of Major Accidents Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 476 of 2000). (2000-12-21)