12. Frequently asked questions

Do I need to make sure that the new owner of my business has made himself known to the authorities?

Yes, because failure to declare a new operator responsible for soil pollution can have serious consequences for the former operator. Indeed, in the absence of a declaration, the former operator retains this status in the eyes of the authorities, despite the existence of a contract for the sale of his facilities to another company (Douai Administrative Court of Appeal, May 28, 2003, Sté Brument Pneus, no. 01DA00205 and 206).

Do I have to declare a change of activity with low environmental impact?

Yes, the operator is advised to declare all modifications to his activities in order to build up a relationship of trust with the Classified Installations Inspectorate. The operator is asked to declare all modifications to...