4. Specific prefectoral decrees

4.1 Prefectoral formal notice order (APMD)

The APMD is issued by the prefect on the advice of the environmental inspectorate, after the latter has noted a non-conformity in the operation of an ICPE. This non-compliance may be a deviation from the applicable regulations (e.g. lack of retention under polluting liquid deposits), or a failure to obtain authorization or declaration (early operation of a facility without having followed the procedures associated with the regime).

The operator is notified of the APMD without having to go through a consultation procedure with the departments and...