Key Benefits:
Publics concerned: operators of combustion plants registered under heading 2910-B of the nomenclature of plants classified for environmental protection.
Purpose: combustion installation, 2910-B, recording, emission limit values.
Commencement: This Order comes into force on 1 January 2014.
For existing facilities before January 1, 2014:
Articles 1 to 12, 14 to 18, 23, 24-II, 25, 26, 31 to 56, 68 to 77, 92 and 93 apply as soon as the coming into force;
Sections 22, 27, 29 and 30 apply only as of January 1, 2015;
— sections 57 to 59, 61 to 63, 64 to 67 and 78 to 91 apply only as of January 1, 2016;
— the articles of this order not mentioned above do not apply to these facilities.
Notice: This Order sets out all provisions applicable to combustion plants registered in 2910-B. These facilities use fuels that are not exclusively commercial fuels but may be waste, when they have been released from waste status or when they are biomass.
References: This Order is available on the website Légifrance (http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr).
Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Ecology,
Considering the 2010/75/EU directive on industrial emissions (integrated prevention and reduction of pollution);
Considering the environmental code, including articles L. 211-1, L. 220-1, L. 511-2, L. 512-7, D. 211-10, D. 211-11 and R. 211-94;
Vu le Decree No. 96-1010 of 19 November 1996 for devices and protection systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres;
Considering the decision of 23 January 1997 on the limitation of noises emitted in the environment by facilities classified for environmental protection;
Considering the amended Decree of 22 March 2004 on fire resistance of products, construction elements and works;
Considering the amended decision of 31 January 2008 on the register and annual reporting of emissions and transfers of pollutants and wastes;
In view of the July 7, 2009 Decision on Air and Water Analysis Procedures in CEPAs and Reference Standards;
Considering the October 2, 2009 decision on the control of boilers with a rated power of more than 400 kilowatts and less than 20 megawatts;
Considering the decision of March 11, 2010 concerning the accreditation of laboratories or organisms for certain types of sampling and analysis on the emission of substances in the atmosphere;
In view of the decision of 4 October 2010 on accidental risk prevention in licensed facilities classified for environmental protection;
Considering the opinion of the professional organizations concerned;
Having regard to the advice of the Higher Council on Technological Risk Prevention of 28 May 2013;
Based on the advice of the Standards Advisory Board dated 25 July 2013,
Stop it!
This Order sets out the requirements for classified facilities under heading 2910-B.
It comes into force on January 1, 2014.
The provisions of this Order shall apply to existing facilities by 1 January 2014 within the time limits mentioned in annex I. The requirements to which existing facilities are already subject remain applicable until the date of application of these provisions.
These provisions apply without prejudice to specific requirements which may be accompanied by the registration order under the conditions set out in Articles L. 512-7-3 and L. 512-7-5 of the Environmental Code.
For the purpose of this Order, the following means:
"burning apparatus": any equipment referred to in section 2910 of the nomenclature of classified installations;
"Emergency device" means a device intended only to rescue the power supply of the safety systems or to take over the main power supply of the site in the event of accidental failure of the site;
Biomass: the following products:
(a) Products made up of agricultural or forestry plant material that may be used as a fuel to use its energy content;
(b) The following waste:
(i) Agricultural and forest wastes;
(ii) Plant waste from the industrial sector of food processing, if the heat produced is valued;
(iii) Fibery vegetable waste from the production of virgin paste and the production of paper from paste, if cremated at the place of production and if the heat produced is valued;
(iv) Cork waste;
(v) Wood wastes, with the exception of wood wastes that are likely to contain halogenated organic compounds or heavy metals as a result of treatment with wood preservatives or the placement of a coating, including, inter alia, wood waste of this type from construction or demolition waste;
"Heaven": any combustion apparatus that produces hot water, water vapour or overheated water, or changes the temperature of a thermal fluid, thanks to the heat released by combustion;
"Road": a structure containing one or more pipes intended to reject the residual gases in the atmosphere;
"Determinant fuel": the fuel that, among all fuels used in a mixed-family combustion facility using the distillation and conversion residues of crude oil refinement, alone or with other fuels, for its own consumption, has the highest emission limit value in accordance with this Order or, in the event that several fuels have the same emission limit value, the fuel that provides the highest thermal power of all fuel;
"Operating time": the ratio between the total amount of energy provided by the fuel expressed in MWh and the total thermal power declared;
"Emergence": the difference between the levels of continuous pressure weighted A of ambient noise (operating installation) and residual noise (in the absence of the noise generated by the installation);
"burning installation": any technical device in which fuel products are oxidized to use the heat thus produced. A single combustion facility is considered to be any group of combustion appliances operated by the same operator and located on the same site (site enclosure) except that the operator demonstrates that the appliances could not be technically and economically connected to a common chimney;
"mixed household combustion plant": any combustion plant that can be powered simultaneously or turnover by two or more fuel types;
"Lack": a homogeneous set of fuels of the same nature, delivered in one or more packagings, and by the same supplier;
"Nominal thermal power of a combustion device": the thermal power fixed and guaranteed by the manufacturer, expressed in lower calorific power likely to be consumed continuously, expressed in thermal megawatts (MW);
"Total rated thermal power": the sum of the nominal thermal powers of all unitary combustion appliances that make up the combustion plant, expressed in thermal megawatts (MW). When several combustion appliances that make up the installation are unable to operate simultaneously, the power of the installation is the maximum value among the sums of power of the appliances that can be simultaneously implemented;
"Regulated Areas of Emergence":
― the interior of buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties, existing on the date of the filing of registration records, and their closest external parts (course, garden, terrace) excluding those of buildings located in areas intended to receive artisanal or industrial activities;
―constructible areas defined by urban planning documents that are opposable to third parties and published on the date of the filing of records or on the date of the authorization order or declaration for existing facilities;
― the interior of buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties, which have been established after the date of the filing of records in the building areas defined above, and their closest external parts (course, garden, terrace), excluding those of buildings located in areas intended to receive artisanal or industrial activities.
The abbreviations used have, as part of this Order, the following meaning:
"AOX": absorbable organo-halogen compounds on activated carbon;
"CO2": carbon dioxide;
"VONM": total volatile organic compounds excluding methane;
"DCO": chemical oxygen demand;
LPG: liquefied petroleum gas;
"PAH": polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons;
"MEST": total suspension materials;
"NOx": nitrogen oxides (NO + NO2) expressed in NO2 equivalent;
"P": total nominal thermal power of the entire installation;
"PCB": polychlorobiphenyls;
"PCP": pentachlorophenol;
PM10: aerodynamic diameter particles less than or equal to 10 micrometers;
SO2: sulphur oxides expressed in SO2 equivalent;
"ELV": emission limit value.
The facility is established, completed and operated in accordance with the plans and other documents attached to the application for registration.
The operator shall enumerate and justify, as appropriate, all arrangements for the design, construction and operation of the facilities to comply with the requirements of this Order.
The operator shall prepare and maintain a record with the following documents:
a copy of the application for registration and the accompanying file;
- the record record maintained and dated based on the modifications to the facility;
― the registration order issued by the prefect and any prefectural order relating to the installation;
― the registry that gathers all reports of accidents or incidents made at the inspection of classified facilities;
the various documents provided for in this Order:
- the characteristics of the fuels used (cf. art. 6);
- the qualitative and quantitative monitoring programme of fuels (cf. art. 6);
- the results of the analysis of fuels over the past five years (cf. art. 9, 10 and 12);
the fuel register (cf. art. 11);
– the risk location plan (see art. 16);
- the register indicating the nature and quantity of dangerous products held (cf. art. 17);
the general plan of storage (cf. art. 17);
- supporting evidence of fire resistance properties of at-risk premises (cf. art. 19);
- the elements justifying the conformity, maintenance and verification of electrical installations (cf. art. 24);
- the periodic inspection and maintenance register of equipment (see art. 35);
- operating instructions (cf. art. 36);
- the record of water sampling measurement results (cf. art. 43);
― the effluent collection network plan (see art. 45);
― the record of the results of the measurements of the main parameters to ensure the proper operation of the effluent treatment facility if it exists within the facility (see art. 56);
― the register of hazardous waste generated by the facility (cf. art. 76);
- the workbook if applicable (cf. art. 77 and annex III);
the program of emission monitoring (cf. art. 78);
― the technical elements to attest to the absence of air emissions of certain products by the installation (cf. art. 78);
the results of atmospheric emission measurements (cf. art. 80-85);
― the technical elements that can attest to the absence of emission in the water of certain products by the installation (cf. art. 89);
- the results of the noise measurements of the past five years (cf. art. 73).
This file is subject to inspection of classified facilities.
Fuels that can be used in the facility are:
- waste that meets b (ii) of the biomass definition;
- waste that meets b (iii) of biomass definition;
- waste, other than related sawmill products, responding to b (v) of biomass definition;
biogas other than the target in 2910-C;
― produce, other than biomass, having been subject to a release of waste status procedure, in accordance with Article L. 541-4-3 of the Environmental Code and intended for use as fuel.
They can be used alone or in mixture, with or without the following fuels:
natural gas;
- liquefied petroleum gas;
domestic pain;
coal;
- heavy fuel;
biomass as defined in a or b (i) or b (iv) of the definition of biomass;
- related product of sawmill from b (v) of biomass definition;
biomass as defined in b (ii) or b (iii) or b (v) of the definition of biomass and having been subject to a release of waste status procedure in accordance with Article L. 541-4-3 of the Environmental Code;
or
– biogas targeted in 2910-C.
The operator lists the types of fuel used in the facility and specifies for each:
- their nature;
- their origin, including the process from which they originate;
― their physico-chemical characteristics;
the identity of the supplier;
– the mode of transport used for delivery on the site.
When the fuels used are produced by the combustion plant operator and on the same site as that on which the combustion plant is operated, the information relating to the supplier's identity and the terms of delivery is not applicable.
The fuels used must present a constant quality over time and meet the above criteria at any time. To this end, the operator shall establish a qualitative and quantitative monitoring program for used fuels, which includes the visual inspection criteria set out in section 10 of this Order.
I. ― The provisions of this section apply to wastes that meet b (v) of the definition of biomass.
II. ― Where the fuels used in the combustion facility are produced by the operator of the combustion facility and on the same site, the provisions of sections 8 to 12 of this Order are not applicable, provided that the combustion facility is not located within the scope of an atmosphere protection plan as provided for in section R. 222-13 of the Environmental Code and as soon as the operator has justified, pursuant to section 12-3.
― the development of internal procedures to ensure that wood waste so burned in-house is properly sorted and not processed. These procedures are available for inspection of classified facilities;
- by a technical-economic study, the treatment of these wastes and the countervailing measures envisaged.
I. ― Wastes that meet b (v) of the biomass definition do not exceed the content of each of the following compounds:
| Mercury, Hg | 0.2 |
| Arsenic, Ass | 4 |
| Cadmium, Cd | 5 |
| Chrome, Cr | 30 |
| Copper, Copper | 30 |
| Plomb, Pb | 50 |
| Zinc, Zn | 200 |
| Chlore, Cl | 900 |
| PCP | 3 |
| PCB | 2 |
Each batch of fuel delivered on the site is delivered with an identification card specifying the type, nature, origin, quantity delivered (in tonnes and MWh PCI) as well as the identity of the supplier.
No lot whose identification form refers to criteria not meeting those defined in section 6 of this order may be accepted by the operator.
The operator shall ensure that the fuel used in relation to the criteria set out in sections 6 and 8 of this Order is met by:
– visual control at delivery on each lot. The visual control verification criteria are defined by the operator in the follow-up program referred to in section 6, which includes ensuring the absence of foreign bodies such as plastics, staples, scraps or stones;
an analysis of the content of all parameters listed in I of Article 8 of this Order, on a lot every 1,000 tonnes provided by the same supplier and for the same type of fuel, and at least once a year by supplier and fuel type. The sampling and analysis procedures and the maximum permissible content are set out in Article 8 I;
an analysis of the content of metals and dioxins referred to in Article 8 II of this Order in the flying ashes once per semester.
The operator maintains a record of:
― the identification sheet for each lot;
- the dates and times of delivery, the identity of the carrier and the vehicle registration number;
the result of the visual inspection referred to in Article 10 of this Order;
– where applicable, the results of analysis under section 10.
This register records by supplier the fuel tonnage received by fuel type. It is available for inspection of facilities classified for five years.
I. ― Where the results of analyses conducted on a lot pursuant to section 10 of this Order do not meet the thresholds set out in I of section 8 of this Order, the operator shall immediately refuse any delivery by the supplier concerned of that type of fuel.
The deliveries of this type of fuel by the supplier concerned are again accepted as long as the operator has the results of analyses demonstrating compliance with the thresholds defined in I of section 8 of this Order.
II. - Where the results of analyses carried out on a lot or when the results of analyses carried out on the flying ash in accordance with Article 10 of this Order do not meet the thresholds defined respectively in I or II of Article 8 of this Order, the operator shall inform the facilities classified within one month.
The frequency of all analyses conducted under section 10 of this Order is then doubled:
an analysis of the content of all the parameters listed in I of Article 8 of this Order shall be carried out on a lot every 500 tonnes provided and at least once per semester;
an analysis of the metal and dioxin content referred to in Article 8, II, of this Order shall be carried out in the flying ashes once a quarter.
III. ― The frequencies of batch and flying ash analysis shall be restored to the frequencies set out in section 10 provided that two consecutive batch test results and 2 consecutive flight ash test results are in accordance with the thresholds set out in section 8 of this Order.
Combustion devices are installed to prevent any risk of fire and explosion and to avoid compromising the safety of the neighbourhood, inside and outside, at the facility. They are sufficiently remote from any storage and any activity that implements combustible or flammable materials. The location of the appliances must meet the following distance distance distances (the distances are measured by horizontal projection compared to the exterior walls of the premises that houses them or, if not, the devices themselves):
10 meters from the limits of property and establishments receiving from the public of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th category, large buildings, buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties and highways;
10 metres from facilities for fuel or flammable materials, including air storage of liquid or gaseous fuels for the supply of combustion appliances present in the facility.
If the installation fails to comply with this obligation of departure when it is put into service, the installation shall comply with the provisions of the fifth paragraph of Article 19 of this Order.
Combustion appliances shall be installed, except as required for operation justified by the operator, in a premises only reserved for such use and meeting the above implantation rules.
When the combustion apparatus is placed outside, hoods, or any other equivalent means, are intended to withstand the weather.
The facility is not above or below inhabited premises, occupied by third parties or office use, with the exception of technical premises. It is not located in the basement.
Without prejudice to urban planning regulations, the operator shall adopt the following provisions, necessary to prevent theft of dust and other materials:
― the roadways and parking areas of the vehicles are fitted (gradient forms, coating, etc.) and properly cleaned;
– vehicles leaving the facility do not cause dust or mud to be deposited on the traffic lanes. For this purpose provisions such as the washing of the wheels of the vehicles are provided if necessary;
– surfaces where possible are engazed or vegetated;
– vegetation screens are set up, if possible.
The operator shall make appropriate arrangements to integrate the installation into the landscape.
All facilities are maintained clean and maintained continuously.
The premises of the facility, under the control of the operator, are designed and maintained in good condition of cleanliness. Release emissaries and their periphery are the subject of special care.
The operator shall identify, under its responsibility, the parts of the facility that, because of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the material being implemented, stored, used or produced, are likely to cause a claim that may have direct or indirect consequences on the interests referred to in section L. 511-1 of the Environmental Code.
The operator reports the nature of the risk in each of these parties on a conventional panel.
The operator has a general plan of workshops and storages indicating these risks.
Without prejudice to the provisions of Labour code, the operator has documents that allow it to know the nature and risks of hazardous products present in the facility, in particular safety data sheets.
The operator maintains a record of the nature and quantity of the inmate hazardous products to which a general storage plan is attached. This registry is available to fire and rescue services.
The premises are maintained clean and regularly cleaned, in particular to avoid clusters of hazardous or polluting materials and dust. Cleaning equipment is adapted to the risks posed by products and dust.
The installations have the following minimum fire reaction and resistance characteristics:
the whole structure is R 60;
• exterior walls are built in materials A2 s1 d0;
― the floor of the premises is incombustible (class A1 fl) ;
– the other materials are B s1 d0.
The coverage meets the BROOF class and index (t3). In addition, thermal insulation (or insulation if there is only one) are Class A2 s1 d0. Otherwise, the "cover support + insulation" system is class B s1 d0 and the insulation, unique, has a PCS less than or equal to 8.4 MJ/kg.
Materials used for natural lighting meet the d0 class.
The evidence of fire resistance properties is retained and maintained at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities.
In addition, the construction elements have the following characteristics of fire behaviour, vis-à-vis the contiguous premises or establishments, installations and storages for which the distances provided for in Article 13 of this Order cannot be respected:
― walls, blanket and high floor REI 120 (two-hour firewall);
– EI 30 internal doors (half-hour firewall) and fitted with a door lock or a device ensuring their automatic closure;
– door leading outwards EI 30 (half-hour firewall) at least.
The facility is accessible to allow fire and rescue services to operate. It is served, on at least one face, by a lane or by a ladder if the high floor of the building is at a height greater than 8 metres from that lane.
Parking areas are set up to accommodate vehicles providing fuel supply and, where applicable, evacuation of ash and tarpaulins. This provision does not apply to facilities with a operating time of less than 500 h/year.
A sufficient space is built around combustion appliances, adjustment, control, regulation, control and safety components to allow normal operation of installations.
The premises are equipped in part high with devices for the evacuation of smoke and combustion gases released in the event of fire (e.g. roof lanterns, façade openings or any other equivalent means). Manual opening controls are located near the access. The swelling system is adapted to the particular risks of the installation.
The facility is equipped with fire-relief facilities that are appropriate to the hazards and meet the standards in force. These are at least constituted:
– portable extinguishers distributed inside the premises, on the outside areas and places with a specific risk, close to the clearances, well visible and easily accessible. Their number is determined by two Class 55 B extinguishers at least by combustion apparatus with a maximum of four when the power of the installation is less than 10 MW and six if not. These means can be reduced by half when using gaseous fuel only. They are accompanied by a mention: "Do not use on gas flame". Extinguishing agents are appropriate to the risks to be combated and compatible with products handled or stored;
– a reserve of at least 0.1 m3 of sand maintained furniture and dry and shovels (except for installations using only gaseous fuel).
These means are supplemented according to the hazards presented and the water resource available by:
- one or more fire appliances (flags, poles, ..) public or private, one of which, located at the most of the risk, or a sufficient water supply to supply, with sufficient flow and pressure, independent of fire appliances, armed fire valves or any other stationary or mobile equipment specific to the site;
– specific equipment: automatic extinguishers whose trigger automatically interrupts the fuel supply...
These materials are maintained in good condition and verified at least once a year.
In the parts of the installation referred to in Article 16 and identified as capable of causing an explosion, the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic installations conform to the provisions of the Decree of 19 November 1996.
I. ― Without prejudice to the provisions of Labour code, electrical installations, including pipes, comply with the requirements of Article 422 of NF C 15-100, October 2010 version on fire-risk premises.
II. ― Electrical pipes are not a possible cause of ignition and are adequately protected against shocks, the spread of flames and the action of the products present in the part of the facility in question.
Metal equipment shall be grounded in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
The operator shall maintain at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities the evidence that the electrical installations are carried out in accordance with the applicable rules, maintained in good condition and verified.
The annual audit report by a competent body includes:
- for equipment and equipment present in areas where explosions may occur, the organization's findings as to the conformity of facilities or the measures to be taken to ensure compliance with the provisions of Decree No. 96-1010 ;
― the body's conclusions regarding the conformity of electrical installations throughout the site and, where applicable, the measures to be taken to ensure compliance with the provisions of section 422 of NF C 15-100, version October 2010.
Non-compliances are the subject of a plan of action specifying their timeline; this plan meets the minimum requirements of Labour code.
The heating of the installation and its annexes can only be achieved by hot water, steam produced by a thermal generator or other system with an equivalent degree of safety.
One or more devices placed on the outside shall allow the electrical supply of the installation to be interrupted if necessary, with the exception of the supply of the equipment intended to operate in an explosive atmosphere.
The operator shall implement the provisions for protection against lightning in section III of the above-mentioned Order of October 4, 2010.
Without prejudice to the provisions of Labour code, the premises are properly ventilated to prevent the formation of explosive or toxic atmosphere.
The ventilation shall ensure, at all times, including in the event of a stopover of the equipment, in particular in the event of a safe installation, a sweeping of the atmosphere of the premises, compatible with the proper operation of the combustion apparatus, by means of openings in high and low parts allowing efficient air circulation or by any other equivalent means.
The outlet to the atmosphere of the ventilation is placed as far as possible from the buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties and the mouths of external air aspiration, and at a sufficient height given the height of the surrounding buildings in order to promote the dispersion of the gases rejected and at least 1 meter above the ridge.
The form of the evacuation pipe, particularly in the closest part of the outlet to the atmosphere, is designed to maximize the ascent and dispersion of the pollutants in the atmosphere (e.g. the use of hats is prohibited).
A gas detection device, which triggers a pre-established procedure, shall be installed in facilities using gaseous fuel, operated without permanent monitoring or in basement. This device cuts the arrival of the fuel and interrupts the power supply, with the exception of the power supply of the equipment and equipment intended to operate in an explosive atmosphere, the power supply in very low voltage and the emergency lighting, without the ability to cause arc or spark to trigger an explosion. A fire detection device equips the facilities in the basement.
The location of the detectors is determined by the operator based on the risk of leakage and fire. Their situation is spotted on a plan. They are monitored regularly and the results of these controls are documented in writing. The reliability of the detectors is adapted to the requirements of section 29 of this Order. Calibrations are regularly performed.
Any detection of gas beyond 60% of the EIA leads to the safety of any installation that may be in contact with the explosive atmosphere, except equipment and equipment that may be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Article 24. This security clearance is provided in operating instructions.
In the parts of the facility identified in accordance with the provisions of section 16 due to the risk of explosion, the operator shall put in place vents/sometimes blown so as to limit the effects of the explosion outside the premises.
Fuel feed networks are designed and built to reduce the risk of leakage, especially in confined areas.
The pipes are waterproof and resist the physical and chemical action of the products they carry. In particular, they are made up of corrosion-sensitive materials or protected against corrosion and are as a protected need against external aggression. They are properly maintained and are subject to appropriate periodic reviews to ensure their good condition. They are identified in accordance with the rules in force.
A cut-off device, independent of any flow control equipment, located outside the buildings if any, interrupts the liquid or gaseous fuel supply of combustion appliances. This device, clearly identified and indicated in operating instructions, is placed:
- in a place accessible quickly and in all circumstances;
- outside and downstream of the fuel delivery and/or storage position.
It is perfectly reported, maintained in good working condition and includes an indication of the direction of the manoeuvre as well as the identification of open and closed positions.
In gaseous fuel-powered installations, the gas supply will be cut off by two redundant automatic valves (1), serially placed on the gas supply line. These valves will be served each with methane detection sensors (2) and a pressostat (3). These valves ensure the closure of the gaseous fuel supply when a gas leak is detected.
The entire automatic cut-off chain (detection, signal transmission, shutdown of the gas supply) is periodically tested. The open or closed position of these organs is clearly identifiable by operating personnel.
Any liquid fuel heating device has a temperature limiting device, independent of its regulation, protecting against any abnormal overheating of the fuel.
The route of the pipes inside the premises where the combustion apparatus is located is as small as possible.
In addition, a quick cut organ equips each combustion device as close to it.
The design of a section of pipeline, especially in the case of work, will be carried out according to a specific specifications defined by the operator. The operculators, which are not manoeuvrable without leaking to the atmosphere, are prohibited inside the buildings.
I. ― Any storage of a liquid that may cause water or soil pollution is associated with a retention capacity that is at least equal to the largest of the following two values:
100% of the capacity of the largest tank;
50% of the total capacity of the associated tanks.
This provision is not applicable to wastewater treatment basins.
For storage of unit capacity receptacles less than or equal to 250 litres, the retention capacity is at least equal to:
- in the case of flammable liquids, 50% of the total capacity of drums;
– in other cases, 20% of the total capacity of the drums;
- in all cases 800 litres minimum or equal to the total capacity when it is less than 800 litres.
Fixed tanks are equipped with level gauges and for buried storage of filling limiters.
II. ― Retention capacity is resistant to products that it may contain and resist the physical and chemical action of fluids. The same applies to its shut-off device which is kept closed.
The leakage of the (or) associated tank(s) must be controlled at any time.
Products recovered in the event of an accident may only be released under conditions consistent with this order or are disposed of as waste.
Containers or containers containing incompatible products are not associated with the same retention.
Storage of flammable liquids, as well as other toxic or dangerous products for the environment, is permitted under the soil level only in masonate or assimilated pit tanks, and for flammable liquids, under the conditions set out above.
III. ― When the storages are in the open air, the retentions are emptied as soon as possible from the stormy waters.
IV. ∙ The soil of areas and premises for the storage or handling of hazardous materials for humans or which may create pollution of water or soil is waterproof and equipped so that the washwater and the material may be collected accidentally.
V. ― All measures are taken to collect all waters and flows that are likely to be polluted during a disaster, including water used during a fire, so that they are recovered or treated to prevent pollution of soils, sewers, streams or natural environment. This containment can be achieved by internal or external devices at the facility. Internal devices are prohibited when dangerous substances are stored.
In the event of an external containment device to the installation, the channeled materials are collected, gravelly or through self-sustaining systems, and then converge to this specific capacity. In the event of the use of autonomous lifting systems, the operator is able to justify at any time a rigorous maintenance and maintenance of these devices. Regular tests are also conducted on these equipment.
In case of internal containment, the flow holes are in default closed position. In the event of external containment, the flow holes from these devices are equipped with an automatic shut-off device to ensure this containment when waters that are likely to be polluted are carried. Any means are put in place to avoid the spread of the fire by these flows.
The volume required for this containment is determined as follows. The operator calculates the sum:
– the volume of extinction water required to fight fire, on the one hand;
– the volume of product released by this fire, on the other hand;
- the volume of water associated with the weather at 10 litres per square metre of drainage surface to the containment work when the containment is external.
The collected extinction waters are disposed of to the appropriate waste processing channels.
The combustion appliances are equipped with devices that allow, on the one hand, to control their proper operation and, on the other hand, in the event of a failure, to secure the device concerned and if necessary the installation.
The boiler combustion appliances have a flame control device. The failure of its operation must result in the safety of the appliances and the stopping of the fuel supply.
A sufficient space shall be arranged around combustion appliances, control, control, control, control and safety components to allow normal operation of the installations.
The operator shall designate one or more reference persons with knowledge of the conduct of the facility, the hazards and disadvantages that its operation induced, the products used or stored in the facility and the provisions to be implemented in the event of an incident.
People outside the facility do not have free access to facilities.
In the parts of the facility identified in section 16, repair or development work may be carried out only after the issuance of a "intervention permit" and possibly a "fire permit" and following a particular record. These permits are issued after analysis of the risks associated with the work and the definition of appropriate measures.
The intervention permit and possibly the fire permit and the particular record shall be established and shall be subject to the operator or a person appointed by the operator. When the work is carried out by an outside company, the intervention permit and possibly the fire permit and the specific safety record of the facility are signed by the operator and the outside company or by the persons they have appointed.
After the completion of the work and prior to the resumption of the activity, a facility verification is carried out by the operator or representative of the potential external enterprise.
In parts of the facility with fire or explosion risks, it is prohibited to bring fire in any form, except for the construction of work that has been the subject of a "fire permit". This prohibition is displayed in apparent characters.
The operator ensures or performs the periodic verification and maintenance of fire safety and control equipment in place (e.g. extinguishments, detection and extinction systems, fire cut-off doors, dry column) as well as any electrical and heating facilities, in accordance with the applicable repositories.
Periodic verifications of these materials are recorded in a register on which follow-ups are also mentioned.
Without prejudice to the provisions of Labour code, instructions are established, kept up-to-date and posted in places frequented by staff.
These instructions include:
- the prohibition to bring fire in any form, including the prohibition of smoking in areas with fire or explosion risks;
– the prohibition of any open air burning;
- the obligation of the intervention permit for the affected parties of the facility;
– conditions for the conservation and storage of products, including precautions for the use and storage of incompatible products;
- emergency shutdown and installation safety procedures (electricity, fluid networks)
- measures to be taken in case of leakage on a container or piping containing dangerous substances;
- the terms and conditions for the implementation of the segregation devices of the collection network, provided for in Article 45;
- means of extinction to be used in the event of a fire;
- the alert procedure with the telephone numbers of the facility's response officer, fire and rescue services, etc.;
- the obligation to inform the inspection of facilities classified in the event of an accident;
- the operating modes;
- the frequency of verification of the safety and limitation or treatment devices generated;
- the maintenance and cleaning instructions, the periodicity of these operations and the necessary consignations before carrying out this work;
– the storage conditions of the products;
- the frequency of inspection of the leakage and attachment of the tanks and the verification of the retention devices;
- the terms and conditions for the maintenance, control and use of regulatory equipment and safety devices.
Safety and operating instructions are communicated to operating personnel. They are regularly updated.
The establishment has sufficient reserves of consumer products or materials used in a common or occasional manner to ensure compliance with emission limit values and other provisions of this Order such as filter sleeves, neutralization products, inhibitor liquids, absorbent products, etc.
The operator must ensure proper maintenance of the control, control, signalling and safety devices. These audits and their results are documented in writing.
Any piping that may contain gas shall be subject to an annual sealing check that will be carried out under normal service pressure.
Any hot point intervention on a gas pipe that may be accompanied by a gas release can only be initiated after a complete purge of the pipe concerned. As a result of such work, a leakproofness check of the pipework must ensure a perfect integrity of the pipework. This verification will be based on predefined documents and written procedures. These audits and their results are documented in writing.
For reasons related to the need for operation, this type of intervention may be made in derogation from this paragraph, subject to the prior agreement of the inspection of classified facilities.
Welders must have a certificate of professional fitness specific to the method of assembly to be performed. This certificate must be issued by an external body to the company and competent, in accordance with the provisions of the Decree of 16 July 1980 on the attribution of the certificate of fitness for gas installations located inside the dwelling buildings or their dependencies.
Facilities must be operated under the permanent supervision of qualified personnel.
It periodically checks the proper operation of safety devices and ensures the proper fuel supply of combustion appliances.
By derogation from the above provisions, permanent human monitoring is permitted:
― for steam or overheated water generators when they comply with the provisions of the February 1, 1993 Order relating to the operation of steam or overheated water generators without permanent human presence;
- for other combustion apparatus, if the operating mode ensures permanent monitoring of the installation allowing the staff either to act remotely on the operating parameters of the appliances and to put them in safety in the event of anomaly or defects, or to inform them of the latter so that it intervenes directly on the site.
The operator shall record in writing the procedures for the recognition and management of operating anomalies, as well as those relating to the interventions of staff and periodic audits of the proper operation of the facility and of the safety devices. These procedures specify the frequency and nature of the checks to be performed during and outside the operating period of the facility.
In the event of anomaly causing the installation to be stopped, the installation must be protected from any timeless unlocking. Any automatic return is then prohibited. Rearming can only be done after removal of defects by operating personnel if necessary after intervention on the site.
The operator of a boiler referred to in R. 224-21 of the Environmental Code shall carry out an energy efficiency check in accordance with R. 224-20 to R. 224-41 of the Environmental Code and the provisions of the above-mentioned Order dated 2 October 2009.
The operation of the facility is consistent with the quality and quantity objectives of the waters referred to in Article L. 212-1 of the Environmental Code.
The prescribed emission limit values are those set out in this Order or those revised downward and presented by the operator in its file in order to incorporate the objectives set out in the above paragraph and to allow compliance, in the non-mix area environment, with environmental quality standards and threshold values defined by the above-mentioned Order dated 20 April 2005 completed by the above-mentioned Order dated 25 January 2010.
For each pollutant, the rejected flow is less than 10% of the eligible flow by the medium.
The design and operation of the facilities allows to limit the flow of water and pollutant flows.
The sampling is not in an area where permanent quantitative distribution measures have been instituted under Article L. 211-2 of the Environmental Code.
The maximum daily sampling in the public and/or natural environment is determined by the operator in its registration application file.
If the water sampling is carried out, including by derivation, in a watercourse, in its accompanying table or in a water plan or channel fed by this watercourse or tablecloth, it is of a maximum capacity less than 1000 m3/hour and less than 5% of the flow of the watercourse or, if not, of the overall feed flow of the canal or water plan.
If the water removal is carried out by drilling, wells or underground work in an aquifer system, excluding watercourse support sheets, by pumping, drainage, bypass or any other process, the total volume taken is less than 200,000 m3 per year.
Open circuit refrigeration is prohibited.
The operator indicates in its file the steps taken for the establishment, operation, monitoring, monitoring and stopping of sampling works. If the volume taken is greater than 10,000 m3/year, it shall be in accordance with the provisions set out in the 11 September 2003 decision relating to the debits submitted under 1.1.2.0 under sections L. 214-1 to L. 214-3 of the Environmental Code.
Water sampling facilities are equipped with a totalizing measuring device. This device is recorded daily if the debit is likely to exceed 100 m3/d, weekly if the debit is lower. These results are recorded and stored in the installation file.
In the event of connection, on a public network or on a sheet drilling, the work is equipped with a disconnection device.
The use of the fire water network is strictly reserved for disaster and rescue exercises, and for maintenance or maintenance operations outside of the network.
The sampling works in watercourses do not interfere with the free flow of water. Only can be constructed in the bed of the watercourse of sampling works that do not require the authorization referred to in Article L. 214-3 of the Environmental Code. The operation of these works is in accordance with the provisions of Article L. 214-18.
All drilling must be in accordance with provisions of section 131 of the mining code and at the 11 September 2003 decision setting out the general requirements for the survey, drilling, well-creation or subterranean work under sections L. 214-1 to L. 214-3 of the Environmental Code and under section 1.1.1.0 of the nomenclature set out in section R. 214-1 of the Environmental Code.
During the construction of watersheds, all measures are taken to prevent the transmission of separate water tablecloths and to prevent any introduction of surface pollution, including appropriate adaptation to storage or use of hazardous substances.
In the event of termination of use of drilling, the operator shall take appropriate measures to obtain or fill this work in order to avoid groundwater pollution.
The realization of any new drilling or decommissioning of a drilling is brought to the attention of the prefect with all the elements of assessing the hydrogeological impact.
Direct connections between effluent collection networks to be treated or destroyed and the receiving environment are prohibited, with the exception of accidental cases where the safety of individuals or facilities would be compromised.
Aqueous effluent discharged by facilities is not likely to degrade the facility's networks or to release toxic or flammable products in these networks, possibly by mixing with other effluents. These effluents do not contain substances that hinder the proper operation of the site's processing facilities.
The collectors carrying water polluted by flammable liquids, or likely to be, are equipped with effective protection against the danger of flame propagation.
The effluent collection network plan shows the sectors collected, the points of connection, looks, swallows, lifting stations, measuring stations, manual and automatic valves. It is retained in the installation file.
Release points in the natural environment are as small as possible.
Releases allow good effluent diffusion in the receiving environment and minimize the mixing area.
Residual water discharge devices are designed to minimize the disruption to the receiving environment, at the edge of the discharge point, depending on the use of the water in the immediate vicinity and at the end of the receiving environment, and not to hinder navigation.
The collection network is separative in nature to isolate polluted waste water from non-polluted rainwater.
The amount of water discharged is measured or estimated from the surveys of water taken from the public distribution network or in the natural environment.
On each effluent discharge pipe is provided a sample sampling point and measurement points (debit, temperature, polluting concentration...).
These points are located in a section whose characteristics (e.g., upstream conduct, wall quality, flow regime, etc.) allow for representative measurements to be made so that the speed is not substantially slowed down by thresholds or obstacles at the swallow and the effluent is sufficiently homogeneous.
These points are designed so as to be easily accessible and to allow safe interventions. All arrangements are also made to facilitate the intervention of organizations outside the application for inspection of classified facilities.
Unclean rainwaters that do not alter their original quality are evacuated by a specific network.
Rainwater that is likely to be polluted, including through runoff on traffic lanes, parking, loading and unloading areas, storage areas and other waterproof surfaces, are collected by a specific network and processed by an appropriate treatment device(s) to process pollutants in the presence.
These treatment devices conform to NF P 16-442 (version 2007 or later) or any other equivalent European or international standard.
These equipment are drained (hydrocarbons and sludges) and cured when the volume of sludge reaches half of the useful volume of the sludge and in all cases at least once a year, unless the operator's justification for the deferral of this operation on the basis of regular visual controls recorded and held at the disposal of the inspection. In any case, the postponement of this operation will not exceed two years. Follow-up sheets for the cleaning of deciant-separators of hydrocarbons, the standard compliance certificate, and waste-processing slips destroyed or retired are required for inspection of classified facilities.
Direct or indirect discharges of effluent to groundwater are prohibited.
All aqueous effluents are channeled. Dilution of effluent is prohibited.
The requirements of this article apply only to direct releases to the natural environment.
The operator justifies that the daily maximum flow rate does not exceed 1/10 of the interannual average flow rate of the watercourse.
The temperature of the discharged effluent is less than 30 °C and its pH is between 5.5 and 8.5 or 5.5 and 9.5 if there is alkaline neutralization.
The color modification of the receiver medium, measured in a representative point of the mixing area, does not exceed 100 mg Pt/l.
For receiving waters, releases do not induce:
- a temperature rise of more than 1.5 °C for salmon water, 3 °C for cyprinticultural waters and 2 °C for conchylic waters;
- a temperature greater than 21.5 °C for salmon water, 28 °C for cyprincultural waters and 25 °C for water intended for food water production;
- pH outside of the following ranges: 6/9 for salmon, cyprinticultural and bathing waters; 6.5/8,5 for water intended for food production and 7/9 for conchylic waters;
- an increase of more than 30% of the suspended material and a variation of more than 10% of the salinity for conchylic waters.
The provisions of the previous paragraph do not apply to the marine waters of overseas departments.
I. ― Residual waters released in the natural environment respect the following concentration limit values, according to the authorized maximum daily flow.
For each of the pollutants released by the installation, the maximum daily flow is to be specified in the registration file.
| 1. Total Suspension Materials (MEST), chemical oxygen demand (DCO) | | |
| Total suspension materials | | |
| Maximum daily flow less than or equal to 15 kg/day | 100 mg/l | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than 15 kg/day | 35 mg/l | |
| DCO (sur effluent non déanté) | | |
| Maximum daily flow less than or equal to 50 kg/day | 300 mg/l | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than 50 kg/day | 125 mg/l | |
| 2. Azote and phosphorus | | |
| Global Azote including organic nitrogen, ammoniacal nitrogen, oxidized nitrogen | | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than or equal to 50 kg/day | 30 mg/l per monthly average concentration | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than or equal to 150 kg/day | 15 mg/l per average monthly concentration | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than or equal to 300 kg/day | 10 mg/l per average monthly concentration | |
| Phosphorus (total seal) | | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than or equal to 15 kg/day | 10 mg/l per average monthly concentration | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than or equal to 40 kg/day | 2 mg/l per average monthly concentration | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than 80 kg/day | 1 mg/l per monthly average concentration | |
| 3. Regulated substances | | |
| | CAS number | |
| Halogens of absorbable organic compounds (AOX) | ― | 1 mg/l |
| Total hydrocarbons | | |
| Maximum daily flow less than or equal to 100 g/day | ― | 20 mg/l |
| Maximum daily flow greater than 100 g/day | ― | 10 mg/l |
| Fluor and compounds (in F) (including fluorides) | ― | 30 mg/l |
| 4. Hazardous substances entering the qualification of the state of the water masses | ||
| Chemical state substances | | |
| Cadmium and compounds on raw sample (expressed in Cd)* | 7440-43-9 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Lead and compounds on raw sample (expressed in Pb) | 7439-92-1 | 0.5 mg/l |
| Mercury and compounds on raw sample (expressed in Hg)* | 7439-97-6 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Nickel and compounds on raw sample (expressed in Ni) | 7440-02-0 | 0.5 mg/l |
| Substances of the ecological state | | |
| Chrome and compounds (including hexavalent chromium and its compounds) on raw sample (expressed in Cr) | 7440-47-3 | 0.5 mg/l including 0.1 mg/l for hexavalent chromium and compounds |
| Copper and compounds on raw sample (expressed in Cu) | 7440-50-8 | 0.5 mg/l |
| Zinc and compounds on sample (expressed in Zn) | 7440-66-6 | 2 mg/l |
I. ― Connecting to a collective, urban or industrial wastewater treatment plant is permitted only if the collective sanitation infrastructure (network and sewage station) is capable of transporting and processing industrial effluent as well as the sludge resulting from this treatment under good conditions. A spill authorization and, where applicable, a spill agreement shall be established with the competent authorities in charge of the remediation network and the collection network.
The limit values of concentration imposed on the effluent at the outlet of the facility before connecting to an urban purification plant do not exceed:
MEST: 600 mg/l;
DBO5: 800 mg/l;
DCO: 2,000 mg/l;
Global Azote (expressed in N): 150 mg/l;
Total Phosphorus (expressed in P): 50 mg/l.
However, the release limit values may be higher than the above values if the authorization and potential spill agreement authorizes it and to the extent that it has been shown that the proper operation of the networks, purification equipment and the sludge treatment system is not affected by these exceedances.
For pollutants other than those regulated above, limit values are the same as for a release into the natural environment.
For temperature, flow and pH, the release authorization in the public network sets the value to be respected.
II. - In addition, for all other substances that may be released by the facility, the operator presents in its file the concentration limit values to which they will be rejected.
The limit values above apply to average samples, measurements or analyses carried out over 24 hours.
In the case of self-monitoring, 10 per cent of the series of measurements results may exceed the prescribed limit values, but not more than double these values. In the case of a daily self-monitoring (or more frequent) of aqueous effluent, these 10% are counted on a monthly basis.
In the case of instantaneous sampling, no measurement results exceed double the prescribed limit value.
For nitrogen and phosphorus, the mean concentration on a sampling of 24 hours does not exceed double the limit values.
For hazardous substances present in the releases of the facility and identified in the tables in section 52 and Appendix II by a star, the operator shall present the measures taken with a timeframe to remove the release of the substance into the aquatic environment in 2021 (or 2028 for anthracene and endsulfan).
Releases of piped rainwater comply with the following concentration limit values, subject to the compatibility of releases with the pollution levels defined below with the quality and quantity objectives of the water referred to in Article L. 212-1 of the Environmental Code:
| Total suspension materials | 35 mg/l |
| DCO (sur effluent non déanté) | 125 mg/l |
| Total hydrocarbons | 10 mg/l |
Treatment facilities for direct discharge in the natural environment and pre-treatment facilities in the event of connection to a collective, urban or industrial wastewater treatment plant, where they are required for compliance with the limit values imposed on the discharge, are designed and operated in such a way as to cope with variations in the flow, temperature or composition of the effluents to be treated in particular during the start-up or shut-down of the facilities.
Treatment and/or pre-treatment facilities are properly maintained. The main parameters to ensure their proper walking are measured periodically. The results of these measures are referenced to a register that may be computerized and stored in the installation file for five years.
If a non-availability or dysfunction of treatment and/or pre-treatment facilities is likely to lead to a exceedance of the limit values imposed by this Order, the operator shall make the necessary arrangements to reduce the pollution emitted by limiting or stopping if necessary the activity concerned.
In the case of use of liquid fuels, soil wash water and various discharges may only be evacuated after having previously passed a hydrocarbon separator unless disposed of in accordance with Chapter VIII. This equipment is maintained in good working condition and periodically maintained to maintain its initial performance.
When the power of the installation exceeds 10 MW, this device will be equipped with an automatic shutter commanding an alarm in case the device reaches its maximum retention capacity of hydrocarbons.
Dusts, gaseous pollutants or odors are collected at the source and channeled, except in the case of a justified technical impossibility. Without prejudice to the rules relating to occupational health and safety, releases are in accordance with the provisions of this Order.
Storages of pulverulent, volatile or fragrant products, which can lead to diffuse emissions of pollutants in the atmosphere, are confined (recipients, silos, closed buildings...). Handling facilities, transvasion, transport of these products are, unless justified technical impossibility, equipped with capture and suction devices to reduce emissions in the atmosphere. If necessary, the suction devices shall be connected to a effluent treatment facility to comply with the provisions of this Order. The associated equipment and fittings also meet the prevention of fire and explosion risks (events for drying towers, dust dusting towers...).
The storage of other bulk products is carried out to the extent possible in closed spaces. In the absence of this, special provisions at both the design and construction level (wind-based installation) and the operation are implemented.
When the storage of pulverulent products is done in the open air, the humidification of storage or the spraying of additives to limit the flight in dry weather is permitted.
Release points in the natural environment are as small as possible. If a number of discharge points are required, the operator warrants that.
The effluents are collected and released to the atmosphere, after possible treatment, through chimneys to allow proper release. The shape of ducts, particularly in their closest part of the outlet to the atmosphere, is designed to maximize the rise of gas in the atmosphere. The location of these ducts is such that there can be at no time siphoning effluent discharged in the pipelines or air catches nearby. The contours of the ducts are not angular and the variation of the section of the ducts in the vicinity of the outlet is continuous and slow.
The measuring points and sampling points shall be arranged in accordance with the conditions set out in the reference methods specified in the order of 7 July 2009 referred to and equipped with the equipment necessary to carry out the measures provided for in this Order under representative conditions.
If, given the technical and economic factors, the residual gases of several combustion appliances are or could be rejected by a common chimney, the combustion appliances thus grouped constitute a set whose power, as defined in Article 2, is the sum of the unitary powers of the appliances that compose it. This power is the one in the tables below to determine the hp height of the chimney (difference between the elevation of the open air outlet and the average altitude on the ground at the place considered expressed in metres) associated with these aircraft.
If several chimneys are grouped in the same duct, the height of the duct will be determined by referring to the fuel giving the highest chimney height.
The heights in brackets correspond to the minimum heights of the chimneys associated with the installations within the scope of an atmosphere protection plan as provided for in section R. 222-13 of the Environmental Code.
A. ∙ Cases of turbine or engine installations:
The height of the (or) chimney(s) is determined by referring, in the following tables, to the total power of each category of appliances (engines or turbines) taken separately. If the installation uses several fuels, the height corresponding to the case of the fuel giving the highest height will be retained.
1. Turbine cases:
| Natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas | 5 m | 6 m | 7 m | 9 m (13 m) | 10 m (15 m) |
| Other fuels | 6 m | 7 m | 9 m | 11 m (16 m) | 12 m (17 m) |
| Natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas | 5 m | 6 m | 7 m | 9 m (13 m) | 10 m (15 m) |
| Other fuels | 9 m | 13 m | 15 m | 18 m (27 m) | 20 m (30 m) |
| Biomass | 12 m | 14 m | 17 m | 19 m (28 m) | 21 m (31 m) |
| Other solid fuels | 16 m | 19 m | 22 m | 26 m (30 m) | 29 m (34 m) |
| Domestic fuel | 7 m | 10 m | 12 m (15 m) | ||
| Other liquid fuels (1) | 21 m | 24 m | 28 m | 32 m (37 m) | 35 m (41 m) |
| Natural gas | 6 m | 8 m | 9 m (14 m) | ||
| Liquefied petroleum gas | 7 m | 10 m | 12 m (15 m) | ||
| (1) If the fuel consumed has a sulphur content of less than 0.25 g/MJ, the chimney height may be reduced by a third of the height given in the tables above for the corresponding power (rounded value to the upper unit). | |||||
A. ― Turbines and engines:
The rate of ejection of the rated combustion gases shall be at least 25 m/s if the power of the installation is greater than 2 MW, and 15 m/s otherwise.
B. ∙ Other combustion apparatus:
The rate of ejection of the rated combustion gases shall be at least 8 m/s if the emission flow of the treated chimney exceeds 5,000 m3/h, 5 m/s if that flow is less than or equal to 5,000 m3/h.
The operator demonstrates that the emission limit values set out in sections 64 to 66 are consistent with the state of the environment.
For flow determination, channelled emissions and diffuse emissions are taken into account.
The methods of measurement, sampling and analysis, of reference in force, are determined by the above-mentioned decision of 7 July 2009.
The emission limits set out in sections 64 to 66 do not apply to emergency devices.
The emission limits set out in sections 64 to 66 apply to the emissions of each common chimney based on the total rated thermal power of the entire combustion facility.
The volume of gaseous effluent is expressed in normal cubic metres (Nm3), reported to standard temperature conditions (273.15 K) and pressure (101.325 kPa) after deduction of water vapour (dry gas).
Pollutant concentrations are expressed in milligrams per cubic metre (mg/Nm3) on dry gas.
The flow of gaseous effluents and the concentrations of pollutants are reported to an oxygen content in the effluent volume of 6% in the case of solid fuels, 3% in the case of liquid and gaseous fuels used in combustion plants other than turbines and engines, and 15% in the case of turbines and engines, with the exception of drying facilities, for which
I. ― Combustion facilities, with the exception of turbines and engines, meet the following emission limit values:
| Biomass | 225 | 525 (4) (8) | 50 (6) | 250 (7) | |
| Charbon | 1 100 | 550 | 50 | 200 | |
| Other solid fuels | 850 | 550 | 50 | 200 | |
| Domestic fuel | 170 | 150 (2) | 50 | 100 | |
| Heavy fuel | 1 700 | 550 | 450 (3) | 50 | 100 |
| Other liquid fuels | 850 | 550 | 450 (3) | 50 | 100 |
| Natural gas | 35 | 100 (1) | 5 (5) | 100 | |
| Liquefied petroleum gas | 5 | 150 (1) | 5 (5) | 100 | |
| Biogaz | 110 | 100 | 5 | 250 | |
| Other gaseous combustions | 200 | 200 (1) | 10 (5) | 250 |
| (1) | Installation that uses the product of combustion in the manufacturing process (especially heating oven, drying, cooking or heat treatment) | NOx: 300 |
| (2) | Installation that uses the product of combustion in the manufacturing process (especially heating oven, drying, cooking or heat treatment) | NOx: 350 |
| (3) | Installation of which more than 50% of the total power is provided by smoke tubes generators | NOx: 550 |
| (4) | Installation reported before 1 January 2014 | NOx: 750 |
| (5) | Installation that uses the product of combustion in the manufacturing process (especially heating oven, drying, cooking or heat treatment) | dust: 30 |
| (6) | Installation reported before January 1, 2014, this limit value applies effective January 1, 2018 | ― |
| (7) | Applicable value only when the facility was declared after January 1, 1998 | ― |
| (8) | Combustion installation that uses a fuel produced by the operator of this facility on the same site, provided that the combustion plant is not located within the scope of an atmosphere protection plan as provided for in section R. 222-13 of the Environmental Code and that the nitrogen content of the fuel is greater than 3% | 750 |
I. ― Turbines respect the following emission limit values:
| Domestic fuel | 60 | 120 (3) | 15 | 100 (1) |
| Heavy fuel | 550 | 120 (3) | 15 | 100 (1) |
| Other liquid fuels | 300 | 120 (3) | 15 | 100 (1) |
| Natural gas and LPG | 10 | 50 (2) | 10 | 100 (1) |
| Biogaz | 40 | 100 | 10 | 300 |
| Other gaseous fuels | 65 | 50 (2) | 10 | 100 (1) |
| (1) | Turbine with operating time less than 500 h/year | CO: 300 |
| (2) | Turbine with operating time less than 500 h/year | NOx: 150 |
| (3) | Turbine with operating time less than 500 h/year | NOx: 300 |
I. ― The engines respect the following emission limit values:
| Domestic fuel | 60 | 225 (2) | 30 | 250 |
| Heavy fuel | 565 | 225 (2) | 40 | 250 |
| Other liquid fuels | 300 | 225 (2) | 40 | 250 |
| Natural gas | 10 | 100 (1) | 10 | 100 |
| Biogaz | 40 (3) | 100 (1) | 4 | 450 |
| Other gaseous fuels | 40 (3) | 100 (1) | 10 | 250 |
| (1) | Engine using a pilot injection ignition system (dual engine in gas mode) | NOx: 200 |
| (2) | Engine using a pilot injection ignition system (dual engine in liquid mode) | NOx: 450 |
| (3) | Engine using a pilot injection ignition system (dual engine in gas mode) | SO2: 225 |
| (4) | Engine with operating time less than 500 h/year | NOx: 750 |
I. ― The limit value for PAHs is 0.1 mg/Nm3.
II. - For boilers, the limit value for NMVOCs is 50 mg/Nm3 in total carbon.
For engines, the formaldehyde limit value is 15 mg/Nm3.
III.a. For boilers using solid fuel, the emission limit values in HCl and HF are as follows:
HCl: 30 mg/Nm3;
HF: 25 mg/Nm3.
IV.b. For installations using solid fuel, the limit value for dioxins and furans is 0.1 ng I-TEQ/Nm3.
V. - The emission limit values for metals are as follows:
| Cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), thallium (Tl) and their compounds | 0.05 mg/Nm3 by metal and 0.1 mg/Nm3 for the sum expressed in (Cd + Hg + Tl) |
| Arsenic (As), selenium (Se), tellure (Te) and their compounds | 1 mg/Nm3 expressed in (As + Se + Te) |
| Plomb (Pb) and its compounds | 1 mg/Nm3 expressed in Pb |
| Antimoine (Sb), chrome (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), tin (Sn), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), vanadium (V), zinc (Zn) and their compounds | 20 mg/Nm3 |
When an emission reduction device is required to meet the emission limit values set out in this section, the operator shall prepare an operating procedure for the conduct to be carried out in the event of a failure or malfunction of this device.
This procedure includes the need to:
- to stop or reduce the operation of the facility associated with this device or to use low-emission fuels if the operation of the device is not re-established within 24 hours, taking into account the environmental consequences of these operations, including a stop-start;
- to inform inspection of facilities classified within a period not exceeding 48 hours after the failure or malfunction of the emission reduction device.
The cumulative operating time of a facility with a malfunction or failure of one of these emission reduction devices may not exceed one hundred and twenty hours over twelve slippery months.
The operator may, however, submit to the prefect a request to exceed the above-mentioned durations of twenty-four hours and one hundred and twenty hours, in the following cases:
– there is a compelling need to maintain energy supply;
― the combustion plant affected by failure or malfunction may be replaced, for a limited period, by another facility that may cause a general increase in emissions.
In the case of a mixed-family combustion facility involving the simultaneous use of two or more fuels, the limit value of the facility is determined in accordance with the provisions applicable to combustion plants of a power greater than or equal to 20 MW subject to authorization under heading 2910 and section 2931.
In the case of a mixed-family combustion facility, authorized before July 31, 2002, or requested authorization before that date, provided that the facility was commissioned by November 27, 2003, and that uses the distillation and conversion residues of crude oil refinement, alone or with other fuels, for its own consumption, the limit value of the facility's emissions shall be determined
Prefectural orders may, at the request of the operator, provide for SO2, instead of the foregoing provisions, a single average emission limit for all facilities referred to in the previous paragraph with the exception of gas turbines and gas engines, provided that this does not permit an increase in pollutant emissions from other refinery facilities. This limit value does not exceed 1000 mg/Nm3.
All necessary arrangements are made to limit odours from the facility.
In particular, facilities for the storage, handling and transport of fuels and products that may be responsible for odour emissions are channeled or arranged in confined premises and if necessary ventilated.
Gaseous effluents are, if any, recovered and transported to a gas purification facility.
Direct releases to soils are prohibited.
I. ― Noise limit values.
The sound emissions of the facility are not at the origin, in the regulated-emerged areas, of an emergence greater than the eligible values defined in the following table:
| Higher than 35 and less than or equal to 45 dB(A) | 6 dB(A) | 4 dB(A) |
| Higher than 45 dB(A) | 5 dB(A) | 3 dB(A) |
The operator shall make all necessary arrangements in the design and operation of its facilities to ensure the proper management of the wastes of its business and respect for the hierarchy of waste management modes of section L. 541-1 of the Environmental Code, including:
∙ limit the quantity and toxicity of waste to the source by adopting clean technologies;
― sorting, recycling, recycling its manufacturing waste;
ensuring the treatment or pre-treatment of its waste, including by means of physico-chemical, biological or thermal treatment;
― ensuring, for the ultimate waste whose volume must be strictly limited, storage in the best possible conditions.
The operator is separating wastes (dangerous or non-dangerous) inside the facility to facilitate their recovery or disposal in specific industries.
Wastes and residues produced are stored, prior to their recovery or disposal, under conditions that do not pose a risk of pollution (prevention of a leaching by meteoric waters, surface and groundwater pollution, flares and odours) for neighbouring populations and the environment.
Temporary storages, before reclamation or disposal of hazardous wastes, are carried out on watertight and protected storage basins of meteoric waters.
The quantity of waste stored on the site does not exceed the monthly capacity produced or, in case of external processing, a normal batch of shipment to the processing facility.
Wastes are valued or disposed of in regulated facilities in accordance with the environmental code. The operator is able to justify the processing on request of the inspection of classified facilities.
The operator sets up a register characterizing and quantifying all waste generated by its activities (nature, tonnage, processing industry, etc.). It issues a tracking slip as soon as it delivers its hazardous waste to a third party.
Any open air burn is prohibited.
Ashes from the burning of biomass recovered by dry or wet under combustion equipment can be spread, within an annual volume of 5,000 tonnes/year. The spread of any other waste, waste water and sludge is prohibited.
The operator shall comply with the provisions of Schedule III concerning the technical provisions to be applied for spreading.
The operator shall establish a program to monitor its emissions under the conditions set out in sections 78 to 89. The measures are carried out under the responsibility of the operator and at its own expense.
The methods of measurement, sampling and analysis, of reference in force, are determined by the above-mentioned decision of 7 July 2009.
The first check shall be carried out no later than six months after the installation is started. All monitoring results are recorded.
At least once a year, the measures are carried out by an organization approved by the Minister in charge of classified facilities selected in accordance with the inspection of classified facilities, or, if not available, accredited by the French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC) or by a body signatory to the multilateral agreement taken in the framework of the European coordination of accreditation bodies (European Cooperation for Accreditation or EA).
Inspection of classified facilities may, at any time, carry out samples of liquid or gaseous effluents, waste, flying ash or soil, fuel sampling and testing and carry out sound level measurements to verify compliance with the requirements of this Order. The costs of sampling and analysis are borne by the operator.
The operator shall, under the conditions set out in section 63, perform a continuous measurement of the discharge rate to the corresponding atmosphere and the measures prescribed in sections 79 to 85. In the event that diffuse emissions represent a significant share of authorized flows, these emissions are periodically evaluated.
Pollutants that are not likely to be issued by the facility are not subject to scheduled periodic measurements. In this case, the operator shall be at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities the technical elements to verify the absence of such products from the facility.
Periodic measurements of pollutant emissions are carried out according to the provisions set out in the above-mentioned decision of 11 March 2010.
The concentration in SO2 in residual gases is measured:
- once per quarter;
― and the operator conducts a daily estimate of releases based on knowledge of the sulphur content of the fuels and the operating parameters of the facility. The conditions of application of this paragraph are specified in the monitoring program, as provided for in section 78 of this Order.
The NOX concentration in waste gases is measured once per quarter.
The dust concentration in waste gases is measured once per semester and, at all times, an assessment of dust is carried out, for example by opacimetry.
The CO concentration in waste gases is measured once per semester.
When these pollutants are regulated, concentrations in HF, HCl, dioxins and furans, HAP, NMVOCs and metals in waste gases are measured once a semester.
The emission limit values in sections 64 to 67 of this Order are considered to be met if the results of each of the series of measurements do not exceed the emission limit values.
The assessment of the measures is semi-annually transmitted to the inspection of classified facilities, accompanied by comments on the causes of the overtakings identified and the corrective actions implemented or envisaged.
For drying facilities, instead of the measures provided for in this section, different modalities, specifically recognized by the department responsible for classified facilities, may be put in place to justify compliance with the limit values imposed in Chapter V of this Order.
Whether effluents are released in the natural environment or in a connection network at a collective purification plant, a measure is carried out according to the frequency indicated in the table below for the pollutants listed below, from a representative sample taken over a period of 24 hours.
| Debit | Daylight |
| Temperature | Daylight |
| pH | Daylight |
| DCO (sur effluent non déanté) | Semi-annual |
| Total suspension materials | Semi-annual |
| Global Azote | Semi-annual |
| Total Phosphorus | Semi-annual |
| Total hydrocarbons | Semi-annual |
| Organic chlorine compounds (AOX) | Semi-annual |
| Chrome and compounds (in Cr) | Semi-annual |
| Copper and compounds (in Cu) | Semi-annual |
| Nickel and compounds (in Ni) | Semi-annual |
| Plomb and compounds (in Pb) | Semi-annual |
| Cadmium and compounds (in Cd) | Semi-annual |
| Mercury and compounds (in Hg) | Semi-annual |
The operator of the combustion plant whose releases to the atmosphere exceed at least one of the following streams ensures monitoring of air quality or fallout (for dust):
200 kg/h of sulphur oxides;
200 kg/h of nitrogen oxides;
150 kg/h of organic compounds;
50 kg/h of dust;
50 kg/h of inorganic chlorine gaseous compounds;
50 kg/h of hydrochloric acid;
25 kg/h of fluorine and fluorinated compounds;
10 g/h of cadmium and mercury and their compounds (expressed in Cd + Hg);
50 g/h of arsenic, selenium and tellure and their compounds (expressed as + Se + Te) ;
100 g/h lead and compounds (expressed in Pb);
or 500 g/h of antimony, chrome, cobalt, copper, tin, manganese, nickel, vanadium, zinc, and their compounds (expressed in Sb + Cr + Co + Cu + Sn + Mn + Ni + V + Zn) (in the case of combustion installations consuming heavy fuel this value is extended to 2,000 g/h).
The measurements are carried out according to the reference methods specified in the above-mentioned decision of 7 July 2009.
The number of measurement points and the conditions under which measuring devices are installed and operated are described in the application file.
diffuse emissions are taken into account.
Operators who participate in an air quality measurement network that includes measures of the pollutant concerned may be exempted from this requirement, if the existing network allows to properly monitor the effects of their releases.
In all cases, wind speed and direction are measured and recorded continuously on the classified facility or in its surrounding environment.
When the discharge occurs in a watercourse and exceeds one of the following values:
5 t/j of DCO;
20 kg/d total hydrocarbons;
10 kg/j of chrome, copper, tin, manganese, nickel and lead, and their compounds (expressed in Cr + Cu + Sn + Mn + Ni + Pb) ;
0.1 kg/d of arsenic, cadmium and mercury, and their compounds (expressed as + Cd + Hg),
the operator performs or makes samples downstream of its release, outside the mixing area, at a minimum monthly frequency. When the exceedance of the thresholds below results mainly from the flow taken in the natural environment, the authorization order or the supplementary order may set a lower frequency.
When the discharge occurs at sea or in a lake and exceeds one of the above-mentioned flows, the operator shall establish an environmental monitoring plan that is adapted to local conditions.
The results of these measurements are sent to the inspection of facilities classified within a maximum period of one month after the collection is completed.
Substances referred to in sections 90 and 91 of this Order shall, if any, be subject to an annual declaration under the conditions set out in the above-mentioned Ministerial Order of January 31, 2008.
The Director General of Risk Prevention and the Director General of Energy and Climate are responsible for the execution of this Order, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
A N N E X E S
A N N E X E I
EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
The following provisions apply to existing facilities by 1 January 2014 on the dates indicated:
| 1 to 12, 14 to 18, 23, 24-II, 25, 26, 31 to 56, 68 to 77, 92, 93 | 1 January 2014 |
| 22, 27, 29, 30 | 1 January 2015 |
| 57 to 59, 61 to 63, 64 (except the limit value of dust when the fuel is biomass) to 67, 78 to 91 | 1 January 2016 |
| 64 (dust limit value when fuel is biomass) | 1 January 2018 |
A N N E X E I
EVERYTHING WATER FOR REJECTS
IN THE NATURAL MILIEU
I. - Residual waters released in the natural environment respect the following concentration limits:
| 1. Total Suspension Materials (MEST), chemical and biochemical oxygen demand (DCO and DBO5) | | |
| DBO5 (on non-decisive effluent) | | |
| Maximum daily flow less than or equal to 15 kg/j | 100 mg/l | |
| Maximum daily flow greater than 15 kg/j | 30 mg/l | |
| 2. Regulated substances | | |
| | CAS number | |
| Phenols | ― | 0.3 mg/l |
| Cyanides | 57-12-5 | 0.1 mg/l |
| Manganese and compounds (in Mn) | 7439-96-5 | 1 mg/l |
| Iron, aluminium and compounds(in Fe + Al) | ― | 5 mg/l |
| Etain (including tributyltin cation and tributyltin oxide) | 7440-31-5 | 2 mg/l, of which 0.05 mg/l for each tributyltin compound cation and tributyltin oxide |
| 3. Hazardous substances entering the qualification of the state of the water masses | | |
| Chemical state substances | | |
| Alachlore | 15972-60-8 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Anthracene* | 120-12-7 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Atrazine | 1912-24-9 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Benzène | 71-43-2 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Brome Diphenyl ethers | | 50 micrograms/l (sum of compounds) |
| Tétra BDE 47 | | |
| Penta BDE 99* | 32534-81-9 | |
| Penta BDE 100* | 32534-81-9 | |
| Hexa BDE 153 | | |
| Hexa BDE 154 | | |
| Hepta BDE 183 | | |
| Deca BDE 209 | 1163-19-5 | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 56-23-5 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Chloroalcanes C10-13* | 85535-84-8 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Chlorfenvinphos | 470-90-6 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Chlorpyrifos (ethylchlorpyrifos) | 2921-88-2 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Pesticides cyclodiènes (aldrine, dieldrine, endrine, isodrine) | 309-00-2/60-57-1/72-20-8/465-73-6 | 50 micrograms/l (sum of 4 drines) |
| Total DDT | 789-02-06 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 1,2-dichloroethane | 107-06-2 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Dichloromethane | 75-09-2 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl)phtalate (DEHP) | 117-81-7 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Diuron | 330-54-1 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Endosulfan (sum of isomers)* | 115-29-7 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Fluoranthene | 206-44-0 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Naphthalene | 91-20-3 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Hexachlorobenzene* | 118-74-1 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Hexachlorobutadiene* | 87-68-3 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Hexachlorocyclohexane (sum of isomers)* | 608-73-1 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Isoproturon | 34123-59-6 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Nonylphenols* | 25154-52-3 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Octylphenols | 1806-26-4 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Pentachlorobenzene* | 608-93-5 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Pentachlorophenol | 87-86-5 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) | | |
| Benzo(a)pyrene* | 50-32-8 | 50 micrograms/l (sum of 5 compounds) |
| Somme Benzo(b)fluoranthène* + Benzo(k)fluoranthène* | 205-99-2/207-08-9 | |
| Somme Benzo(g, h, i)perylene* + Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene* | 191-24-2/193-39-5 | |
| Simazine | 122-34-9 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Tetrachloroethylene* | 127-18-4 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Trichloroethylene | 79-01-6 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Composed of tributyltin (tributyltin-cation)* | 36643-28-4 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Trichlorobenzenes | 12002-48-1 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Trichloromethane (chloroform) | 67-66-3 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Trifluraline | 1582-09-8 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Substances of the ecological state | | |
| Arsenic disband | 7440-38-2 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Chlortoluron | ― | 50 micrograms/l |
| Oxadiazon | ― | 50 micrograms/l |
| Linuron | 330-55-2 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 2.4 D | 94-75-7 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 2.4 MCPA | 94-74-6 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 4. Other relevant substances | | |
| Toluene | 108-88-3 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Trichlorophenols | | 50 micrograms/l |
| 2,4,5-trichlorophenol | 95-95-4 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 2,4,6-trichlorophenol | 88-06-2 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Ethylbenzene | 100-41-4 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Xylenes (somme o, m, p) | 1330-20-7 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Biphenyle | 92-52-4 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Tributylphosphate (Tributyl phosphate) | ― | 50 micrograms/l |
| Hexachloropentadiene | ― | 50 micrograms/l |
| 2-nitrotoluene | | 50 micrograms/l |
| 1,2 dichlorobenzene | 95-50-1 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 1.2 dichloroethylene | 540-59-0 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 1.3 dichlorobenzene | 541-73-1 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Dibutyltin Oxyde | 818-08-6 | 50 micrograms/l |
| monobutyletain cation | | 50 micrograms/l |
| chlorobenzene | | 50 micrograms/l |
| Isopropyl benzene | 98-82-8 | 50 micrograms/l |
| PCB (sum of congeners) | 1336-36-3 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Tributyl phosphate | 126-73-8 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 2-Chlorophenol | 95-57-8 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Epichlorhydrine | 106-89-8 | 50 micrograms/l |
| Chloracetic acid | 79-11-8 | 50 micrograms/l |
| 2 nitrotoluene | ― | 50 micrograms/l |
| 1.2.3 trichlorobenzene | ― | 50 micrograms/l |
| 3.4 dichloroaniline | ― | 50 micrograms/l |
| 4-chloro-3-methylphenol | 59-50-7 | 50 micrograms/l |
A N N E X E I I
TECHNICAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING
A. ― Equipped ashs have an interest in soils or crop nutrition and their application does not directly or indirectly affect human and animal health, the quality and phytosanitary status of crops, and the quality of soils and aquatic environments.
B. ― A pre-wise study justifies the compatibility of spreading with the environmental constraints identified and the existing planning documents, including the plans set out in section L. 541-14 of the Environmental Code and the water development and management plans, as set out in sections L. 212-1 and L. 212-3 of the Environmental Code.
The pre-wise study establishes:
― the characterization of the ashes to be spread: predictive quantities, rhythm of production, agronomic value in relation to the parameters defined in the G.2 of this item, physical condition, pre-treatment, safety in terms of employment;
― the doses of ash to be spread according to the different types of fertilizing culture and predictive yields of crops;
― the location, volume, characteristics and terms of use of ash storage pending spreading; identification of alternative disposal or valuation channels;
- the characteristics of the soils, in particular with regard to the parameters defined in the G.2 of this point and the metallic trace elements referred to in Table 2 of the G.2 of this point, in the light of analyses dating back to three years;
― the adequacy between agricultural surfaces controlled by the operator of the combustion plant or made available to it by the lender of land and ash to spread (productions, objective yields, doses to the hectare and return time on the same plot, periods of spreading ban...).
C. ― A spreading plan is carried out in the light of the pre-season study. It consists of:
• a map at a minimum scale of 1/25,000 (or other more suitable scale) allowing to locate areas where the spread is possible given the surfaces excluded from the spreading. This map shows the contours and numbers of the surface units that can be identified as well as areas excluded from spreading;
a document referring to the identity and address of land lenders who have signed a written contract with the combustion plant operator, including their mutual commitments and responsibilities;
― a table referring to the surfaces identified on the cartographic medium and indicating, for each unit, the PAC reference islet numbers or, if not, the cadastral references, the total area and the purable area as well as the name of the land lender.
Any modification of more than 15% of the surface of the spreading plan shall be made known to the prefect of the combustion plant reporting site.
D.1. ― Phosphorus and potash, organic and mineral intakes, all origins confounded on lands subject to spreading, take into account the rotation of crops and the particular nature of land and its fertilizing content. Spanded quantities and spreading periods are adapted to ensure the provision of material that is useful to soils or crops without exceeding the requirements, taking into account intakes of any kind, including fertilizers and amendments.
D.2. ― Ash does not contain any unwanted elements or substances (plastic, metal, glass, etc.).
The ashes cannot be spread:
- provided that the metallic trace elements in the soil exceed one of the limit values in Table 2 of the G.2 of this item; or
- provided that the contents of metal trace elements or organic compounds in ash exceed one of the limit values in tables 1 a and 1 b of the G.2 of this item; or
― provided that the flow, accumulated over a period of ten years, brought by the ashes on any of these elements or compounds exceeds the limit values set out in tables 1 a and 1 b of the G.2 of this item.
However, limits in metallic trace elements above table 2 of the G.2 of this point may be granted by the prefect on the basis of studies of the medium concerned showing that the metallic trace elements of the soil are not mobile, bioavailable or that the soils contain at the origin of the natural metal content above these limit values.
In addition, when the ashes are spread over pastures, the maximum flow of metallic trace elements to be taken into account, accumulated over a period of ten years, is that of Table 3 of the G.2 of this item.
The ashes are not spread on soils with a pH before spreading below 6, except where the following three conditions are simultaneously met:
- soil pH is greater than 5;
― the nature of the ashespeut contributes to raising soil pH to a value greater than or equal to 6;
― the maximum cumulative flux of soil elements is below the values of Table 3 below.
D.3. ∙ An annual forecasting program is established, in agreement with land lenders, no later than one month before the start of the operations concerned. It also includes the premises of the combustion plant operator where the plant is also a land lender.
The program includes:
― the list of plots affected by the campaign as well as the characterization of crop systems (cultures established before and after spreading, intercultural period) on these plots;
― the specific preconizations of ash intake (calendar and spreading doses...)
― the identification of legal or physical persons involved in the realization of the spread.
This forecasting program is available for inspection of classified facilities. He was sent to him on his request.
D.4. ― The spread of ash is implemented so that the nuisances are minimized.
Appropriate means are implemented to avoid flares from pulverulent ash. In particular, the cendresses buried as soon as possible, within a maximum of 48 hours.
Pulverulent ashes are buried within a maximum of four hours when the plot on which the spread occurs is within the scope of an atmosphere protection plan as provided for in section R. 222-13 of the Environmental Code.
D.5. ― Subject to the requirements established under theArticle L. 20 of the Public Health Code, ash spreading respects the following minimum distances and times:
| Puits, drilling, springs, aqueduct transiting water for human consumption in free flow, underground or semi-enterrated facilities used for water storage, whether used for drinking water supply or for the watering of vegetable crops | 35 metres | Land under 7 per cent |
| | 100 metres | Field Slot over 7% |
| | Or, if this distance is less, under the conditions defined by the act setting the rules for protection of the sampling | |
| Water courses and water plan | 5 meters from the banks | Land under 7 per cent |
| | 100 meters from the banks | Field Slot over 7% |
| | In any case, spreading is carried out with a system or according to a practice that does not promote immediate leaching to the banks | |
| Bathing places (except private pools) | 200 metres | |
| Aquaculture sites (fish farms subject to authorization or declaration under section 2130 of the nomenclature of facilities classified or under section 3.2.7.0 of the IOTA nomenclature and conchyliculture areas) | 500 metres | |
| Accommodation or premises occupied by third parties, leisure areas and public establishment | 50 metres | In case of odorous ashes |
| | 100 metres | |
| Herbages or forage crops | Three weeks before the feeding of animals or the harvest of forage crops |
| Land for vegetable or fruit crops, except fruit tree crops | No spread during the vegetation period |
| Lands intended for or assigned to vegetable or fruit crops, in contact with soils, or likely to be consumed in a raw state | Ten months before harvest and during harvest itself |
Table 1 a. ― Limits in metal parts-traces in ash
| Cadmium | 10 | 0.015 |
| Chrome | 1 000 | 1.5 |
| Copper | 1 000 | 1.5 |
| Mercury | 10 | 0.015 |
| Nickel | 200 | 0.3 |
| Plomb | 800 | 1.5 |
| Zinc | 3,000 | 4.5 |
| Chrome + copper + nickel + zinc | 4,000 | 6 |
Table 1 b. ― Limits of organic compounds in ash
| Total of seven main PCBs (*) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Fluoranthene | 5 | 4 | 7.5 | 6 |
| Benzo(b)fluoranthenene | 2.5 | 2.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | 2 | 1.5 | 3 | 2 |
| (*) PCB 28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153, 180. | ||||
Table 2. ― Limit values of soil concentration
| Cadmium | 2 |
| Chrome | 150 |
| Copper | 100 |
| Mercury | 1 |
| Nickel | 50 |
| Plomb | 100 |
| Zinc | 300 |
Table 3. ― Maximum accumulated flow of metallic ash components
for pasture or pH soils below 6
| Metallic elements-traces | Maximum cumulative ash in 10 years (g/m2) | |||
| Cadmium | 0.015 | |||
| Chrome | 1.2 | |||
| Copper | 1.2 | |||
| Mercury | 0.012 | |||
| Nickel | 0.3 | |||
| Plomb | 0.9 | |||
| Selenium (*) | 0.12 | |||
| Zinc | 3 | |||
| Chrome + copper + nickel + zinc | 4 | |||
| (*) For pasture only. | ||||
Done on 24 September 2013.
For the Minister and by delegation:
Director General
energy and climate,
L. Michel
Director General
risk prevention,
P. White
