1. When can a statement of non-conformity be issued?

The environmental inspector may visit the facilities under his supervision at any time. Such inspections may or may not be unannounced.

In the latter case, it is important to note that the ordonnance n° 2012-34 du 11 janvier 2012 portant simplification, réforme et harmonisation des dispositions de police du Code de l’environnement , which came into force on July 1 ^er 2013, abolished the obligation to inform the operator in advance 48 hours in advance ( cf. repeal...