5. Mistakes to avoid

5.1 Do not restart a facility that has been shut down without informing the prefectural authority.

You could then find yourself operating a classified facility illegally, without the declaration, registration or authorization required by law.

Not only is this a criminal offence, but the prefectoral authority will be entitled to give you formal notice to regularize your situation, and to impose administrative penalties if you fail to comply.

Finally, in the specific case of ICPEs subject to authorization, it is important to note that in the event of a request for regularization, the authorization application is automatically rejected if the departmental council for the environment and health and technological risks issues an unfavorable...