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Decree Of 10 December 2013 On The General Requirements For Stations Transit Not Bagged Pulverulent Mineral Products Or Non-Hazardous Inert Powders Under The Regime Of Registration At The Ti...

Original Language Title: Arrêté du 10 décembre 2013 relatif aux prescriptions générales applicables aux stations de transit de produits minéraux pulvérulents non ensachés ou de déchets non dangereux inertes pulvérulents relevant du régime de l'enregistrement au ti...

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JORF n°0299 of 26 December 2013 page 21349
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Order of 10 December 2013 on the general requirements for transit stations of non-seached pulverulent minerals or non-hazardous inertes pulverulent wastes under the registration regime under heading 2516 of the nomenclature of facilities classified for environmental protection

NOR: DEVP1329349A ELI: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/eli/arrete/2013/12/10/DEVP1329349A/jo/texte


Publics concerned: operators of facilities classified for the protection of the environment (ICPE) under the registration regime under heading 2516 (transit stations for non-seached pulverulent minerals such as cements, plasters, limes, fillerized sands or pulverulent non-hazardous wastes).
Subject: creation of general technical requirements for facilities under the registration regime under heading 2516 relating to the protection of the environment for the operation of such facilities.
Entry into force: the text comes into force on the day after its publication.
Notice: these rules and requirements determine the measures to prevent and reduce the risk of accidents or pollution as well as the conditions for insertion in the facility environment.
References: the text can be found on the website Légifrance (http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr).
Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy,
In light of Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000, establishing a framework for community water policy;
Considering Directive 2006/11/EC of 15 February 2006 on pollution caused by certain hazardous substances spilled into the aquatic environment of the Community;
Vu le environmental codearticles L. 211-1, L. 220-1, L. 511-2 and L. 512-7;
Vu le Decree No. 96-1010 of 19 November 1996relative to devices and protection systems intended for use in explosive atmosphere;
Considering the amended decision of 20 April 1994 on the declaration, classification, packaging and labelling of substances;
In view of the decision of 21 November 2002 on the reaction to fire of construction and development products;
Considering the decision of 11 September 2003 on the application of Decree No. 96-102 of 2 February 1996 and fixing the general requirements for sampling under declaration Articles L. 214-1 to L. 214-6 of the Environmental Code and under headings 1.1.1, 2.1.0, 2.1.1 or 4.3.0 of the nomenclature annexed to Decree No. 93-743 of 29 March 1993 modified;
Considering the decision of 11 September 2003 on the application of Decree No. 96-102 of 2 February 1996 and fixing the general requirements for surveying, drilling, well-creating or groundwork subject to reporting under the Articles L. 214-1 to L. 214-6 of the Environmental Code and under heading 1.1.1.0 of the nomenclature annexed to the Decree No. 93-743 of 29 March 1993 modified;
Considering the Decree of 22 March 2004 on fire resistance of products, construction elements and works;
Having regard to the amended Decree of 20 April 2005 pursuant to the Decree of 20 April 2005 on the National Programme of Action against Aquatic Pollution by Certain Hazardous Substances;
Considering the decision of 7 July 2009 on the modalities for air and water analysis in facilities classified for environmental protection and reference standards;
Considering the 17 July 2009 decision on measures to prevent or limit the introduction of pollutants into groundwater;
In light of the decision of 25 January 2010 on methods and criteria for the assessment of the ecological state, the chemical state and the ecological potential of surface water under the articles R. 212-10, R. 212-11 and R. 212-18 the environmental code;
Considering the decision of 6 July 2011 on conditions for the admission of inert waste to facilities under headings 2515, 2516 and 2517 of the nomenclature of classified facilities;
Having regard to the order of 29 February 2012 setting out the contents of the records mentioned in the articles R. 541-43 and R. 541-46 the environmental code;
Considering the opinion of the professional organizations concerned;
Having regard to the advice of the Higher Council on Technological Risk Prevention of 17 September 2013;
Considering the comments made at the public consultation held from 7 June 2013 to 27 June 2013 pursuant to theArticle L. 120-1 of the Environmental Code,
Stop it!

Article 1 Learn more about this article...


This Order sets out the requirements for classified facilities under heading 2516 of the classification facility.
It does not apply to existing facilities already authorized or reported under heading 2516.
These provisions apply without prejudice:
- specific requirements that may be accompanied by the registration order under the conditions fixed by the articles L. 512-7-3 and L. 512-7-5 the environmental code;
– other legislation, plans and other approved guidance and planning documents.

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For the purpose of this Order, the following means:
"Interannual average flow rate" or module: average annual average flow rate of a stream over a 30-year base period of consecutive measurements.
"Non-polluted rainwater (EPnp)": meteorological waters that are not in contact with impermeabilized areas that may be polluted or with industrial smoke. Except for special configuration, roof water can be considered unpolluted rainwater.
"polluted rainwaters (EPp)": run-off meteoric waters on impermeabilized areas that may be polluted or meteoric waters that can be carried out in pollutants in contact with industrial smoke.
"Water wastes (EU)": liquid effluent from different domestic uses of staff water (toilets, kitchens, etc.), mainly carrying organic pollution.
"Industrial water (EI)": liquid effluent resulting from the operation or cleaning of the facility. The watering of the coated tracks is part of it.
"Residual water": liquid effluents that may be polluted (EPp, EU and EI) released from the site to an external outlet at the site.
"Emergence": the difference between the level of continuous pressure weighted A of ambient noise (operating installation) and residual noise (in the absence of the noise generated by the installation).
"Rejection Emissary": end of a channeled network intended to release effluent from a site.
"Fire risk local": closed enclosure containing fuel or flammable material, which is periodically or on time occupied by personnel.
"Filament of fire": permitting the construction of repair or development work leading to an increase in risk by use of a flame or hot spring.
"Work permits": permits to carry out repair or development work, without the use of a flame or a hot source, when these lead to an increase in risk.
"Polverent product": a solid product made of fine particles, little or no connected between them, which, under certain conditions, has the behavior of a liquid. A pulverulent product is characterized by its granulometry (size and percentage of particles in each size class).
"QMNA": the minimum monthly (M) (N) flow rate of each calendar year (A). This is the flow rate of a stream.
"QMNA5": the value of the QMNA as it occurs only one year in five.
"Regulated Areas of Emergence":
― the interior of buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties, existing on the date of filing of application for registration, 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 registration applications;
― the interior of buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties that have been established after the date of filing of application for registration in the constructible 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.
"mix zone": area adjacent to the water release point where concentrations of one or more pollutants may exceed environmental quality standards. This area is proportionate and limited near the discharge point and does not compromise compliance with environmental quality standards on the rest of the water mass.
"Housing Areas": residential areas defined by urban planning documents that are subject to third parties.

  • Chapter I: General provisions Article 3 Learn more about this article...


    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.

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    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;
    ― results of effluent and noise measurements over the past five years;
    ― 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, namely:
    - the general plan for storing non-hazardous products or wastes (art. 3);
    ― the notice summarizing the measures implemented to reduce the environmental impact of the transport or handling of products or wastes (arts. 5, 6 and 39);
    - description of the characteristics and modalities for the supply and delivery of products or wastes and the means implemented (art. 6);
    - the provisions allowing the peasant integration of the facility (art. 7);
    the risk location plan (art. 10);
    - the register indicating the nature and quantity of dangerous products held (art. 11);
    the general plan for the storage of dangerous products (art. 11);
    - safety data sheets of dangerous products present in the installation (art. 12);
    periodic audit reports (arts. 13 and 22);
    - evidence of fire resistance properties of fire-risk premises (art. 14);
    - the supporting elements of maintenance and verification of facilities (arts. 16 and 18);
    - the means of fire fighting and the written notification of fire and rescue services, if any, and evidence relating to fire-fighting capabilities (art. 19);
    - operating instructions (art. 21);
    ― the description of the provisions for the establishment, operation, monitoring, maintenance, monitoring and stopping of sampling works (art. 26);
    - the record of water sampling results (art. 26);
    - the plan for liquid effluent collection networks (art. 28);
    - evidence of conformity of liquid releases (arts. 34 and 35);
    ― the record of the results of the measurements of the main parameters to ensure the proper operation of the effluent treatment facility (if available) within the facility (art. 37);
    documents relating to the management of atmospheric releases (art. 39);
    - justification of the number of atmospheric discharge points (art. 40);
    - the number of dust fallout measurement points, the conditions under which measuring devices are installed and operated (art. 43);
    - prevention measures established to reduce acoustic nuisance (art. 44);
    waste records (arts. 48 and 49);
    the emission monitoring program (art. 51);
    ― the type of monitoring network, the number of readings per measuring point, the duration of exposure and the periods of the year in which the measurement points are recorded (art. 52).
    This file is held at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities, where applicable, in whole or in part, in computer format.

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    Without prejudice to urban planning regulations, the operator shall adopt the following provisions, necessary to prevent theft of dust and other materials:
    ― the traffic lanes and parking areas of the vehicles are fitted (gradient forms, coating, watering modalities, 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 storage areas are, at the date of issue of the prefectural order, located at a distance of 20 meters from the building for use in housing or establishments intended to receive sensitive persons (hospital, clinic, retirement home, school, college, high school and nursery).
    However, for installations located on the water or railway track, where they are used for the delivery of products or waste, this distance is reduced to 10 metres and is limited to the limits other than those adjacent to these routes.
    These distances do not apply to facilities operating on a single period of less than or equal to six months.

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    Products or wastes in transit are preferentially transported by water or by rail, as long as these transport routes are nearby and arranged for this purpose.
    The operator shall summarize in a notice the measures implemented to reduce the environmental impact of the transport, storage, handling or transfer of products or wastes (circulation, flare of dust, noise, etc.). They are also specified:
    ― the terms and conditions of supply and shipping (i.e. itineraries, schedules, transport equipment used, limitation of speeds on the site according to weather conditions, etc.) as well as the operating techniques and modifications provided by the operator;
    the list of coated tracks;
    ― the watering arrangements for runways;
    ― the technical-economic elements justifying the impossibility of using the transport routes mentioned above.
    For 0/D granulometry products, depending on the humidity of products or wastes, trucks entering or leaving the site are dumped if necessary.

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    The operator shall make appropriate arrangements to integrate the installation into the landscape, including to improve the landscape integration of high-rise equipment or stocks. He specifies them in his application file.
    All facilities are maintained clean and maintained continuously.
    The immediate and accessible surroundings of the facility are maintained in good condition of cleanliness. Release emissaries and their periphery are the subject of special care.
    Dust accumulation points, such as superstructures or windings, are regularly cleaned. Cleaning operations must be carried out by limiting the maximum amount of dust.

  • Chapter II: Prevention of accidents and pollution
    • Section I: General Article 8 Learn more about this article...


      The operation is carried out under the direct or indirect supervision of a person named by the operator, who has knowledge of the operation's conduct, of the hazards and disadvantages that the operation induced, of the products used or stored in the facility and of the provisions to be implemented in the event of an incident or accident.
      People outside the facility do not have free access to facilities.

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      The premises are maintained clean and regularly cleaned, including to avoid dust mass.
      The use of compressed air blowing devices for cleaning purposes is prohibited, with the exception of those specially designed for this purpose (e.g., work clothing stripping, decooling device inside silos).

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      The operator shall identify, under its responsibility, the parts of the facility that, because of the characteristics, are likely to cause an accident that may have direct or indirect consequences on the interests referred to in theArticle L. 511-1 of the Environmental Code.
      Where applicable, the operator determines for each of these parts of the facility the nature of the risk and specifies their location by appropriate and comprehensible signalling.
      The operator has a general plan of the site to which the various hazard areas corresponding to these risks are deferred.
      The silos and tanks must be designed to be able to withstand the loads to which they could be subjected (wind, snow...).

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      The operator identifies, in its application file, hazardous products held on the site.
      The presence in the installation of hazardous or combustible materials is limited to the requirements of the operation.
      In the event of the presence of such substances, the operator maintains a record of the nature and maximum quantity of the hazardous products held, to which a general storage plan is annexed. This registry is made available to fire and rescue services and inspection of classified facilities.

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      Without prejudice to the provisions of Labour code, the operator has documents that allow the operator to know the nature and risks of hazardous products that may be present in the facility, in particular safety data sheets.
      Containers shall bear in legible characters the name of the products and, where appropriate, the hazard symbols in accordance with the labelling of hazardous substances, preparations and mixtures.

    • Section II: Fluid pipes. ― Flexible Article 13 Learn more about this article...


      Pipes carrying dangerous or unhealthy fluids and collecting polluted or susceptible effluent are waterproof and are resistant to the physical and chemical action of the products they are likely to contain. They are appropriately spotted, maintained and controlled.
      The hoses used during transfers must be maintained and controlled. In the event of free airing, the trans-shipment operation must stop automatically.
      Pipes carrying pulverulent products are maintained in good condition. They resist the abrasive action of the products that pass through it.

    • Section III: Fire behaviour Article 14 Learn more about this article...


      The fire-risk premises identified in section 10 have the following minimum fire reaction and resistance characteristics:
      - exterior walls REI 60;
      E 30 separative walls;
      • floor/floor REI 30;
      – EI 30 doors and closures;
      – roofs and roof covers R 30.
      The openings in the separative elements (passing ducts, pipes or conveyor belts, etc.) are equipped with fire-cutting devices equivalent to that required for these separative elements.
      The evidence of fire resistance properties is retained and maintained at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities.
      The provisions of this section shall not apply to facilities operating on a single period of less than or equal to six months.

    • Section IV: Security arrangements Article 15 Learn more about this article...


      The facility has at least one access to the facility to allow fire and rescue services to be operated.
      For the purpose of this Order, "access to installation" means an opening linking the service or public lane and the interior of the site sufficiently sized to allow the entry of emergency equipment and their implementation.
      The vehicles park on the site without causing any discomfort for the accessibility of emergency equipment from the external traffic lanes to the installation, even outside the operating and opening hours of the installation.

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      Facilities are maintained consistently in good maintenance and cleaned as often as necessary.
      All precautions are taken to avoid hazardous heating or overpressure. Appropriate extinction devices as well as emergency stop devices are constantly maintained in good condition and verified by periodic tests.

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      In the parts of the installation referred to in Article 10 and identified "explosible atmospheres", the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic installations conform to the provisions of the Decree of 19 November 1996 or, where applicable, the existing regulatory provisions. They are reduced to what is strictly necessary to the needs of the operation and are entirely made up of materials usable in explosive atmospheres.

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      The operator shall maintain at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities the evidence that its electrical installations are carried out in accordance with the applicable rules, maintained in good condition and verified.
      Metal equipment shall be grounded in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
      Materials used for natural lighting do not produce ignited drops during a fire.

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      The facility is equipped with appropriate fire-fighting capabilities, including:
      a means to alert fire and rescue services;
      - plans of premises facilitating the operation of fire and rescue services with a description of the hazards for each premises as provided for in section 10;
      – fire-fighting apparatus (water-holdings, poles, for example) in sufficient numbers;
      The details of the fire-fighting means are included in the registration application file. It is transmitted to fire and rescue services. Comments that may be made by this service are taken into account by the operator.
      Fire control means are capable of operating effectively regardless of temperature, especially during freezing times. The operator shall ensure that the safety and fire control equipment is periodically checked and maintained in accordance with the existing repositories.

    • Section V: Operations Rule 20 Learn more about this article...


      In the portions of the facility identified at risk under section 10, repair or development work leading to an increase in risk may only be carried out after the issuance of a "work permit" and possibly a "fire permit" and with a particular record. These permits are issued after analysis of the risks associated with the work and the definition of appropriate measures.
      The "work permit" and possibly the "fire permit" and the particular record are established and covered by the operator or by a person appointed by the operator. When the work is carried out by an outside company, the "work permit" and possibly the "fire permit" and the specific safety record of the facility are signed by the operator and the outside company or the persons they have appointed.
      After the completion of the work and prior to the resumption of the activity in standard operating configuration, a facility verification is carried out by the operator or its representative or the 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.

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      Instructions are established, kept up to date and posted in places frequented by staff.
      These instructions include:
      – the prohibition of fire in any form, including the prohibition of smoking in areas with fire risks;
      – verification of the proper operation of circuits before any depot operation;
      – the prohibition of any open air burning;
      – the obligation of the "work permit" for the parties involved in the installation;
      - procedures for emergency shutdown and safety of installations and conveyors;
      ― measures to be taken in the event of leakage of a container or piping containing powdery products;
      - the terms and conditions for the implementation of the isolation devices of the collection network, as provided for in Article 23-IV of this Order;
      - 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;
      - the operating modes;
      - the frequency of verification of the safety and limitation or treatment devices generated;
      - maintenance and cleaning instructions, including any structures supporting storage;
      - the obligation to inform the inspection of facilities classified in the event of an accident.
      Staff are aware of the risks posed by facilities in normal or degraded operation.
      Facilities monitoring and maintenance officers are trained in the conduct to be carried out in the event of an incident or accident and familiarized with the use of fire control equipment.

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      The operator ensures or performs the periodic verification and maintenance of fire safety and control equipment and devices to prevent overpressure.
      Periodic verifications of these materials are included in a register in which follow-up to these verifications are also mentioned.

    • Section VI: Accidental pollution Article 23 Learn more about this article...


      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.
      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) may be controlled at any time.
      Storage of flammable liquids and other products, toxic, corrosive or hazardous to the environment is permitted under the soil level only in masonate pit tanks, or assimilated and, for flammable liquids, under the conditions set out in paragraphs I and II of this article. Any new tank installed under the ground level is double enveloped.
      III. - Retention and containment.
      The soil of areas and premises for the storage or handling of hazardous materials or which may create pollution of water or soil is watertight and equipped so that it can collect wash water and spilled material accidentally, so that the liquid cannot flow out of the area or area.
      The materials collected are preferably recovered and recycled or, if impossible, processed in accordance with the provisions of this Order.
      All measures are taken to collect all water and discharges that may be polluted during a disaster, including water used during a fire, so that the water is recovered or treated to prevent pollution of soils, sewers, streams or natural environment.
      The volume required for this containment is determined as follows. The operator calculates the sum:
      - the volume of stored materials;
      – 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 related to weather, at 10 litres per square metre of drainage surface to the containment facility when the containment is external.
      The collected extinction waters are removed to the appropriate treatment channels. In the absence of previously characterized pollution, they may be evacuated to the receiving environment within the limits allowed below, subject to the compatibility of the discharges with the pollution levels defined below with the quality and quantity objectives of the water covered in the IV of 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


      IV. - Isolation of water networks.
      The circuit necessary for the reuse of industrial waters as provided for in the last paragraph of Article 25 is designed in such a way that it cannot cause accidental pollution. An installation process water stop system, in the event of accidental release of reused water, is planned.

  • Chapter III: Emissions in water
    • Section I: General principles Article 24 Learn more about this article...


      The operation of the facility is compatible with the quality and quantity objectives of the water IV of 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 to incorporate the objectives set out in the paragraph above.
      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 water flows and pollutant flows.

    • Section II: Water sampling and consumption Rule 25 Learn more about this article...


      The sampling is not in an area where permanent quantitative distribution measures have been instituted under theArticle L. 211-2 of the Environmental Code.
      The maximum sampling in the public network and/or the natural environment is determined by the operator in its registration application file, but not exceeding 75 m3/hour or 75,000 m3/year.
      The use of non-polluted rainwater is preferred in the process of cleaning facilities, watering runways and stocks of non-hazardous products or wastes, etc. To minimize and minimize water consumption, water noisy devices or equivalents are preferred whenever possible.
      The watering waters of uncoated runways and watering water storages are reused whenever possible.

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      The operator indicates, in its record record, the arrangements for the establishment, operation, monitoring, maintenance, monitoring and stopping of water sampling facilities.
      Water sampling facilities are equipped with a totalizing measuring device. This device is reported monthly. These records are recorded and stored in the installation file.
      In the event of a connection to a public network or on a sheet drilling, the work is equipped with a disconnection device.
      The sampling works in watercourses do not interfere with the normal flow of water and do not interfere with ecological continuity.

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      All drilling is in accordance with the provisions of Article L. 411-1 of the mining code and the 11 September 2003 order setting out the general requirements for surveying, drilling, well-creating or underground work that are reported under the terms of the Articles L. 214-1 to L. 214-3 of the Environmental Code and under heading 1.1.0 of the nomenclature set in theArticle R. 214-1 of the Environmental Code.
      When drilling, all steps are taken to prevent the transmission of separate water tablecloths and to prevent any introduction of surface pollution.
      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 pollution of groundwater sheets.
      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.

    • Section III: Collection and Release of Liquid Effluents Rule 28 Learn more about this article...


      The collection of effluents is carried out by two types of independent structures: drainage ditches for unpolluted waters and watertight networks (tuyauteries) for other effluents.
      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.
      Residual water discharged by facilities is not likely to degrade networks equipped with plant piping 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 effluent collection plan shows the types of structures (fosses or piping), the sectors collected, the flow direction, the points of connection, looks, swallows, lifting stations, measuring stations, manual and automatic valves, etc. It is retained in the registration application file, dated and updated as required.

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      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 disturbance to the receiving environment at the front of the discharge point, depending on the use of the water in the immediate vicinity and on the swallow of it, and not to hinder navigation.

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      Each effluent discharge pipe is provided with a sample sampling point and measuring points (debit, temperature, polluting concentration...).
      The measuring 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 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.

      Rule 31 Learn more about this article...


      Unpolluted rainfall is drained by ditches. The movement of machinery does not pollute the waters of these ditches.
      These unpolluted rainwater can be infiltrated into the soil.
      Rainwater in contact with fuel and vehicle maintenance areas is considered to be polluted rainwater.
      Polluted rainwater as a result of run-off on coated traffic lanes, parking, loading and unloading areas or other waterproof surfaces are collected specifically and processed by one or more pollutant-friendly devices in the presence.
      When the runoff on all of the waterproof surfaces of the site (e.g., areas of parking), in the event of rain corresponding to the maximum 10-year precipitation, is likely to generate a flow rate at the outlet of the water treatment facilities greater than 10% of the QMNA5 in the receiving environment, the operator shall set up a collection work in order to respect, in the case of de-ennial precipitations, a lower flow rate of QMNA to
      In case of rejection in a collective collection work, the release authorization provided for in theArticle L. 1331-10 of the Public Health Code fixed the maximum flow rate.
      Polluted rainwater (EPp) can only be released in the natural environment, subject to the quality objectives and emission limit values set by this Order (articles 34 to 36). Their release is spread over time as a need to meet the limit values set by this Order, subject to the compatibility of the discharges with the pollution levels defined below with the quality and quantity objectives of the water covered by this Order. IV of Article L. 212-1 of the Environmental Code.

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      Direct or indirect releases of residual water to groundwater are prohibited.

    • Section IV: Release Limit Values Rule 33 Learn more about this article...


      Dilution of effluent is prohibited.

      Rule 34 Learn more about this article...


      The requirements of this Article shall apply only to direct releases in the natural environment.
      The operator justifies in its record file that the daily maximum flow rate does not exceed 1/10th of the interannual average flow rate of the watercourse.
      The temperature of discharged effluent is less than 30 °C and its pH is between 5.5 and 8.5.
      The color modification of the receiving medium (watercourse, lake, pond, canal) measured in a representative point of the mixing area does not exceed 100 mg Pt/l.
      For receiving water, releases do not induce outside the mixing area:
      - 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;
      a pH outside of the following ranges of values: from 6 to 9 for salmon, cyprinticultural and bathing waters; from 6.5 to 8.5 for water for food production and from 7 to 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.

      Rule 35 Learn more about this article...


      Polluted rainwater (EPp) released in the natural environment respect the following concentration limits:
      MEST: 35 mg/l;
      DCO (on non-decisive effluent): 125 mg/l;
      total hydrocarbons: 10 mg/l.
      For each of these pollutants, the maximum daily flow is specified in the registration application file.
      In the case of instantaneous sampling, no measurement results exceed double the prescribed limit value.

      Rule 36 Learn more about this article...


      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 effluent and the sludge resulting from this treatment in good conditions. A spill authorization is established by the manager(s) of the sanitation network and the collection network.
      Subject to the authorization to connect to the treatment plant, the limit values of concentration imposed on the effluent at the site's exit do not exceed:
      MEST: 600 mg/l;
      DCO: 2,000 mg/l;
      total hydrocarbons: 10 mg/l.
      For temperature, flow and pH, the release authorization in the public network sets the value to be respected.
      Unless otherwise provided, the limit values above apply to average sampling, measurements or analyses carried out over 24 hours.
      In the case of instantaneous sampling, no measurement results exceed double the prescribed limit value.

    • Section V: effluent treatment Rule 37 Learn more about this article...


      Effluent treatment facilities are designed and operated to meet variations in the flow, temperature or composition of the effluents to be treated.
      The main parameters to ensure their proper walking are measured periodically. The results of these measures are referenced to a registry that may be computerized and stored in the operating file for five years.
      If a non-availability or dysfunction of treatment facilities is likely to lead to a exceedance of the limit values imposed by this Order, the operator shall take the necessary steps to remedy this matter as soon as possible and to reduce the pollution emitted by limiting or stopping the activity concerned if necessary.
      Treatment devices are properly maintained. They are regularly drained and cured at a frequency to ensure their proper operation. In any case, the postponement of these emptying and curing operations will not exceed two years.
      A system for the shut-down of the polluted rainwater drainage system is established to maintain water on the site in the event of dysfunction of the treatment facility.
      During the drain, a check of the proper operation of the shutter system is also performed. The cleaning records for the treatment device, as well as the waste processing slips destroyed or retired, are kept at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities.

      Rule 38 Learn more about this article...


      Waste, waste, effluent or by-product is prohibited.

  • Chapter IV: Emissions in the air
    • Section I: General Rule 39 Learn more about this article...


      All necessary steps are taken to ensure that the establishment is not responsible for dust emissions that may inconvenient the neighbourhood and adversely affect public health and safety, even in times of inactivity. As such, the operator describes the various sources of dust emissions, both diffuse and channeled, and defines all useful provisions implemented to avoid or limit the emission and spread of dust.
      Pulverulent products are stored in silos or watertight tanks. These containers shall be equipped with level control devices to avoid overflows. The air escapes from these containers must be discharged if it is released to the atmosphere.
      Transvasion operations of non-hazardous inert products or waste are carried out by watertight pipes or hoses or more generally any device that does not permit the release of dust.
      The pipes and hoses used must have been purged before being released.

    • Section II: Atmosphere Releases Rule 40 Learn more about this article...


      Release points are as small as possible. If a number of rejection points are required, the operator justifies this in its application file.
      Channeled emissions are released to the atmosphere, after treatment, so as to minimize dust discharges. The shape of the conduits is designed to maximize the ascent of the releases into the atmosphere.

      Rule 41 Learn more about this article...


      The height of the discharge points (difference between the elevation of the open air outlet and the average altitude of the ground at the place in question) expressed in metres is determined, on the one hand, according to the level of the dust emissions at the atmosphere, on the other hand, depending on the existence of obstacles that may hinder the dispersion of the releases.
      This height may not be less than 10 metres, except for justification in the file.

      Rule 42 Learn more about this article...


      The operator monitors air quality by measuring dust fallout.
      The number of measurement points, the conditions under which measuring devices are installed and operated are described in the registration application file. A point to determine the level of ambient interference ("bottom noise") is planned.
      Operators who participate in an air quality measurement network that includes dust fallout measures may be exempted from this requirement if the existing network is able to properly monitor the effects of their releases.
      Wind speed and direction are measured and recorded continuously. If a weather station is not used by the operator, the closest weather station data is recovered. Recorded or recovered data are maintained at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities.
      The provisions of this section shall not apply to facilities operating on a single period of less than or equal to six months.

    • Section III: Emission Limit Values Rule 43 Learn more about this article...


      The methods of measurement, sampling and analysis, of reference in force, are determined by the above-mentioned decision of 7 July 2009.
      The flow of gaseous effluent is expressed in cubic metres per hour in relation to normal temperature conditions (273 Kelvins) and pressure (101.3 kilopascals) after deduction of water vapour (dry gas).
      The total dust concentration of pipeline emissions is less than:
      30 mg/Nm3;
      1 kg/hour per discharge point.
      Limit values are required for medium measurements, samples and analyses carried out over a half-hour period.
      The operator sets up a network to measure the monitoring of dust fallout in the environment. This follow-up will be done either by the deposit plate method, or preferably by the fall gauge method.
      The dust fall-out measures by the deposition plate method are carried out in accordance with the provisions of NF X 43-007, version December 2008.
      The dust fallout measures by the fallout gauge method are carried out in accordance with the provisions of NF X 43-014, version November 2003.

  • Chapter V: Emissions in soils



    This chapter does not contain a provision.

  • Chapter VI: Noise and vibration Rule 44 Learn more about this article...


    The noises emitted by the installations are reduced to the maximum.
    The delivery of the raw materials and the shipping of the products are preferential in diurnal times.

    Rule 45 Learn more about this article...


    The sound emission measurements shall be carried out using the method defined in Appendix I to this Order.
    Subject to more stringent provisions defined in urban planning documents or noise prevention plans, the sound emissions of the facility are not at the origin, in regulated-emergence areas, of an emergence greater than the eligible values defined in Table 1 below:



    Table 1. ― Emergence levels




    AMBIANT LEVEL
    existing in areas
    Regulated emergence
    (including installation noise)
    EMERGENCE ADMISSIBLE
    for the period
    from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
    except Sundays and holidays
    EMERGENCE ADMISSIBLE
    for the period
    from 22:00 to 7:00,
    Sundays and holidays

    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)


    In addition, the limit of ownership of the facility does not exceed, when in operation, 70 dB(A) for the day period and 60 dB(A) for the night period, unless the residual noise for the period under review is greater than that limit.
    In the event that the particular noise of the establishment is marked, in an established or cyclical manner, the duration of the establishment's appearance does not exceed 30% of the duration of operation of the facility in each daytime or night time period defined in paragraph 1.9 of the schedule to this Order.

    Rule 46 Learn more about this article...


    Transport vehicles, handling equipment and construction equipment used are in accordance with the provisions in force for limiting sound emissions.
    The use of all acoustic communication devices (sirènes, warnings, speakers, etc.), which are uncomfortable for the neighbourhood, is prohibited unless their use is reserved for the prevention and reporting of serious incidents or accidents.

    Rule 47 Learn more about this article...


    The facility is built, equipped and operated so that its operation is not at the origin of vibrations in the surrounding constructions that could compromise the health or safety of the neighbourhood or create a nuisance for the neighbourhood.

  • Chapter VII: Waste Rule 48 Learn more about this article...


    With the exception of section 50, the provisions of this chapter do not apply to inert non-hazardous waste received by the facility.
    The operator shall make all necessary arrangements in the design and operation of its facilities to ensure the proper management of the waste of its business, including:
    • limit the quantity and toxicity of waste to the source;
    ― sorting, recycling, valorizing its manufacturing by-products;
    ensuring the treatment or pre-treatment of its wastes;
    ― ensuring, for the ultimate waste whose volume is strictly limited, storage under the best possible conditions.
    Generally, the operator organizes waste management under conditions to ensure the preservation of the interests referred to in the articles L. 511-1 and L. 541-1 Environmental code. It ensures that the destination facilities and intermediaries have the necessary authorizations, registration or declaration and approval.

    Rule 49 Learn more about this article...


    The operator shall segregate wastes within the facility so as to facilitate their treatment or disposal in specific industries.
    The waste and residues produced are stored, prior to their revalorization or disposal, under conditions that do not pose a risk of pollution (prevention of meteorological water leaching, surface and groundwater pollution, flight and odours) for neighbouring populations and the environment.
    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 recovery or disposal facility.
    The operator maintains a register characterizing and quantifying all hazardous waste generated by its activities (nature, tonnage, disposal industry, etc.). He issues a tracking slip as soon as he delivers his waste to a third party.

    Rule 50 Learn more about this article...


    The only waste that can be received on the facility's right-of-way is inert non-hazardous waste as defined by the July 6, 2011 decision on the conditions for inert waste in facilities under headings 2515, 2516 and 2517 of the classification facility's nomenclature.
    The operator shall ensure the traceability of the waste from the facility according to the provisions of the above-mentioned dated 29 February 2012.

  • Chapter VIII: Emission monitoring
    • Section I: General Rule 51 Learn more about this article...


      The operator shall establish a program to monitor its emissions under the conditions set out in sections 52 to 55. 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 or, where applicable, by the applicable regulatory standards.
      At least once a year, liquid release measures are carried out by an organization approved by the Minister in charge of classified facilities.
      Inspection of classified facilities may prescribe any sampling or control that it may deem necessary for environmental protection. The associated costs are then borne by the operator.

    • Section II: Air Emissions Rule 52 Learn more about this article...


      The operator shall report annually to the inspection of classified facilities an assessment of the results of dust fallout measures, including its comments, which shall include weather conditions, significant changes in measured values, levels of production and areas that may emit dust.
      The frequency of dust fallout measures is at least quarterly. This periodicity can be adapted according to local climate conditions (average speed and directions of seasonal dominant winds, rainfall, sunshine).
      The operator indicates in its application file the type of monitoring network, the number of surveys, the duration of exposure and the months of the year in which the surveys are conducted.
      During the first year of operation, the operator shall, under conditions representative of the activity, carry out a measure of each of the channelled discharge points. Subsequently, the frequency of measurements is triannual. These controls are carried out by an organization approved by the Minister in charge of classified facilities.
      The provisions of this section shall not apply to facilities operating on a single period of less than or equal to six months.

      Rule 53 Learn more about this article...


      The operator puts in place a monitoring of the sound emissions of the facility to estimate the value of the emergence generated in the regulated emerging areas. The measurements shall be carried out according to the method set out in the annex to this Order or, where appropriate, according to the applicable regulatory standards. These measurements are carried out under representative conditions of the operation of the facility for at least half an hour.
      A measure of the level of noise and emergence shall be carried out at least every three years by a qualified person or body limited to controlled property and area of emergence.

    • Section III: Emissions in water Rule 54 Learn more about this article...


      The measurement of polluted rainwater (EPp) is carried out according to the frequency indicated in the table below for the pollutants listed below, from a sample taken over a period of 24 hours proportionally to the flow.


      POLLUTANTS
      FRÉQUENCE

      DCO (on non-decisive effluent).
      Total suspension materials.
      Total hydrocarbons.

      For EPp poured into a treatment plant:
      - the frequency of sampling and analysis is at least annual. The first control is carried out in the first six months of operation of the facility.
      For EPp poured into the natural environment:
      - the frequency of sampling and analysis is at least semi-annual;
      - if for a period of at least twelve continuous months, the results of the semi-annual analyses are less than the values set out in section 35, the frequency of sampling and analysis may be at least annual;
      - if an analysis result exceeds one of the parameters referred to in section 35, the frequency of sampling and analysis shall be at least semi-annually for twelve continuous months.


      The results of the measurements are made available for inspection of classified facilities.
      The provisions of this section shall not apply to facilities operating on a single period of less than or equal to six months.

    • Section IV: Air Impacts



      This section does not include provisions.

    • Section V: Impacts on surface water



      This section does not include provisions.

    • Section VI: Impacts on Groundwater Rule 55 Learn more about this article...


      In the event that the operation of the facility would result in the direct or indirect emission of pollutants in the annexes to the above-mentioned 17 July 2009 order, monitoring is being put in place to ensure that the introduction of these pollutants into groundwater does not result in significant and sustainable degradation or trends in the concentrations of pollutants in groundwater.

    • Section VII: Annual Statement of Emissions



      This section does not include provisions.

  • Chapter IX: Implementation Rule 56 Learn more about this article...


    The Director General of Risk Prevention is responsible for the execution of this Order, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.

  • Annex



    A N N E X E
    METHOD OF SONORES EMISSIONS


    This method of measurement of sound emissions of a classified facility is applicable for the measurement of noise levels within the ownership limits of the facility and for the measurement of emergence in areas where it is limited.
    Measurements are performed according to the provisions of the AFNOR NF S 31-010 "Overage characterization and measurement of environmental noises. ― Specific methods of measurement" (December 1996), supplemented by the following provisions.
    This standard sets two measurement methods differentiated by the means to be implemented and the accuracy of the results. The measurement method to be used is the so-called "experts" method defined in point 6 of the standard. However, a simple check of compliance can be performed according to the so-called "control" method defined in point 5 of the standard. In this case, a conclusion as to the compliance of the sound emissions of the establishment may only be drawn if the result of the measurement differs from the deemed limit value (emergency or permissible level) of more than 2 dB(A).


    1. Definitions
    1.1. Continuous acoustic pressure level
    weighted equivalent A "short", LAeq, t


    Level of continuous acoustic pressure weighted A obtained over a "short" time interval. This time interval, called integration time, has for symbol t. The short LAeq is used to obtain a fine distribution of the temporal evolution of acoustic events during the measurement interval. The length of integration chosen depends on the duration of the phenomena that we want to highlight. It is generally of a duration of less than or equal to ten seconds.


    1.2. Sound level fractile, LAN,t


    By statistical analysis of LAeq courts, the weighted acoustic pressure level A which is exceeded during N % of the time interval considered, referred to as "fractile acoustic level". Its symbol is LAN,t: for example, LA90.1s is the level of continuous acoustic pressure weighted equivalent Overwhelmed for 90% of the measurement interval, with an integration time of one second.


    1.3. Measuring interval


    Time interval during which the weighted quadratic sound pressure A is integrated and medium.


    1.4. Observation interval


    Time interval in which all measurements required to characterize the sound situation are carried out either continuously or intermittently.


    1.5. Reference interval


    Time interval used to characterize an acoustic situation and to determine in a representative way the exposure to noise from people.


    1.6. Ambient noise


    Total noise in a given situation during a given time interval. It is composed of all the noises emitted from all nearby and remote sources.


    1.7. Special noise (1)


    Component of ambient noise that can be specifically identified and that one wishes to distinguish from ambient noise, especially because it is the subject of a request.
    For the purpose of this Order, the particular noise is made up of all the noises emitted by the establishment concerned.


    1.8. Residual noise


    Ambient noise, in the absence of the particular noise(s), object(s) of the request.


    1.9. Marked tone


    The marked tone is detected in an unweighted third-octave spectrum when the level difference between the third-party octave band and the nearest four third-party octave bands (the two immediately lower and the two immediately higher bands) reaches or exceeds the levels shown in Table 1 below for the band:


    Table 1. – Marked tone




    BASIC DATA ON BASIC 10 s MINIMUM ACQUISITION

    50 Hz to 315 Hz

    400 Hz to 1250 Hz

    1 600 Hz to 8,000 Hz

    10 dB

    5 dB

    5 dB


    Bands are defined by central frequency of thirds of octave.


    2. Method of expertise (point 6 of the standard)
    2.1. Measuring device (point 6.1 of the standard)


    Simple conformity control measures can be carried out with a Class 2 measuring device that meets the specifications of point 6.1.1 of the standard and allows to use the technique of short equivalent levels. This equipment is also in compliance with the legal metrology provisions applicable to sonometers. The aircraft bears the periodic verification mark attesting to its compliance.
    If the measures are used to determine an offence, the sonometer used is Class 1.
    Before each series of measurements, the sonometer is calibrated.


    2.2. Measurement conditions (point 6.2 of the standard)


    The control of the eligible noise levels within the property limits of the establishment, as determined by the authorization order, is carried out at the locations designated by that order. In the absence of this, the measurement locations are determined according to the respective positions of the facility and the regulated emerging areas, so as to have a satisfactory representativeness of the potential effect of the sound emissions of the facility on the inhabited areas.
    Emergence control is carried out at the sites deemed to be the most representative of the regulated emerging areas. In the case of the processing of a complaint, the location where the discomfort is felt will be preferred, taking into account the normal or usual use of the place.


    2.3. Frequency range (point 6.3 of the standard)


    The provisions of the standard shall apply.


    2.4. Weather conditions (point 6.4 of the standard)


    The provisions of the standard shall apply.


    2.5. Indicators (point 6.5 of the standard)


    Acoustic indicators are intended to provide a synthetic description of a complex sound situation.
    (a) Control of eligible noise levels in ownership limits.
    The equivalent level, determined under the conditions specified in point 2.6 below, is used.
    When measured over several intervals, the overall equivalent noise level is obtained by the energy-weighted average of the measured values on each interval, taking into account the duration of the period represented by the measurement interval according to the following formula:



    You can consult the table in the
    JOn° 299 of 26/12/2013 text number 30



    in which:
    T is the duration of the reference interval;
    ― LAeq, ti is the equivalent level measured during observation interval i;
    ― ti is the duration of the period represented by the measurement interval i (with Σti = T).
    (b) Control of emergence.
    Different indicators are used according to situations.
    In the general case, the indicator is the difference between the weighted continuous pressure levels of ambient noise and residual noise, determined according to point 6.5.1 of the standard.
    In some particular situations, this indicator is not sufficiently adapted. These situations are characterized by the presence of intermittent noises, carrying a lot of energy but which have a duration of appearance sufficiently low to not present, in the ear, the effect of the "mask" of the installation noise. Such a situation is particularly encountered when there is a very discontinuous traffic.
    In case the LAeq ― L50 difference is greater than 5 dB(A), the difference between the fractile L50 indices calculated on ambient noise and residual noise is used as an indicator of emergence.
    Paragraph 6.5.2. of the standard is not applicable except for the provision on marked tone.


    2.6. Data acquisitions, choices and duration
    observation intervals (point 6.6 of the standard)


    The measurements are organized to give a representative value of the noise level that exists over the entire operating period of the activity.
    The period in which the activity is carried out under normal conditions is defined by operating period. As a general rule, this corresponds to the production period. Outside this period, operations of a different nature (maintenance, stand-by of machines, etc.) but generating little or no noise may take place. They are not included in the reference interval, in order to avoid a "dilution" of the noise corresponding to the normal operation by elongation of the integration period. However, if these operations are at the origin of noise levels comparable to those of the facility in normal operation, they are integrated into the reference interval.
    If the operation takes place on all or part of each day or night period, the equivalent level shall be measured separately for each part of the operating period (referred to as the reference interval) located in the 7 hours-22 hours or 22 hours-7 hours.
    Similarly, the representative value of the residual noise is determined for each reference interval.
    Example 1, operating activity from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
    The reference interval is 7:00 to 5:30. For a given location, a single permissible noise level is fixed.
    Example 2, operating activity from 4 hours to 23 hours:
    The three reference intervals are: 4 hours-7 hours, 7 hours-22 hours and 22 hours-23 hours. A fixed authorization stop, for a given location, three levels of eligible noise (one for each reference interval).
    Example 3, 24-hour operation:
    Both reference intervals are 7 a.m.-22 hours and 22 a.m.-7 hours. The fixed authorization stop, for a given location, two levels of noise eligible for each day and night periods.
    The values of ambient and residual noise levels are determined by measure either on the entire reference interval or on several "samples", whose representativeness is essential to allow a correct conclusion as to the conformity of the facility.
    All guarantees are taken to ensure at each measuring location this representativeness:
    ― measurements are preferably performed on several separate measurement intervals, so as to correctly characterize the reference interval(s) selected;
    ― the duration of the measurements takes into account all phases of the evolution of the noise during the entire operating period, especially in the case of fluctuating noises;
    - the operation of the installation during the measurement(s) corresponds to normal activities; the observation interval encompasses all the cycles of variations characteristic of the activity;
    ― the measurement of residual noise takes into account variations occurring during the reference interval(s).
    For the determination of each ambient or residual noise level, the cumulative duration of the measurements at each location is at least half an hour, except in the case of a very stable or intermittent noise stable.
    If measured values are close to the limit values (eligible levels and/or emergence), special care will be taken in the choice, duration and number of measurement intervals.


    3. Method of control (item 5 of the standard)


    The control method is less demanding than the method of expertise, as to how to implement and the measuring device to use. It is only applicable to relatively simple sound situations that allow for a lower observation time. It does not use the technique of short equivalent levels.
    The provisions of paragraph 2 above shall also apply to the control method, subject to the following modifications:
    ― the measuring apparatus is at least a Class 2 sonometer, allowing direct determination of the equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level;
    - it cannot be implemented in the event of a marked tone noise and in situations requiring the use of a fractile index and described in point 2.5 above.


    4. Measurement ratio (point 7 of the standard)


    The measurement report prepared by the qualified person or organization that conducts control measures under the applicable regulatory provisions contains the elements referred to in paragraph 7.1 of the standard, with the exception of the reference to that standard, which is replaced by the reference to this Order.


Done on 10 December 2013.


For the Minister and by delegation:

Director General

risk prevention,

P. White


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