12. Frequently asked questions

Do accidental water or air pollution lead to changes in the nomenclature of classified facilities?

Yes, industrial accidentology is at the root of modifications to the nomenclature of classified installations. Feedback from accidents at classified facilities is taken into account both in EU regulations and in the thresholds for the nomenclature of classified facilities.

Who organizes the various police forces responsible for enforcing regulations?

The prefect is the competent administrative authority. For example, he or she organizes the division of investigation work between the inspectorate for classified installations (responsible for environmental policing) and the water policing department.

Can an environmental inspector who observes a violation of the Labor Code in a classified facility...