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The Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972[1] in relation to the prevention and limitation of the effects of accidents involving dangerous substances, by that section and by sections 3, 5(1), 15(2), 30(2) and 39(1) of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997[2] and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Regulations: Citation, commencement, interpretation and extent 1. - (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Planning (Control of Major-Accident Hazards) (Scotland) Regulations2000 and shall come into force on 6th July 2000. (2) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires "the Act" means the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 and references to sections are to sections of that Act. (3) These Regulations extend to Scotland only. Amendment of the Act 2. - (1) The Act shall be (2) In section 2 (requirement of hazardous substances consent)-
(b) in subsection (2)(b) for the word "it" substitute "the land mentioned in paragraph (a)";
(b) it is present on, over or under land in respect of which there is a hazardous substances consent for any substance, or in respect of which (not taking into account the quantity of the substance being transported) there is required to be such a consent for any substance.".
Transitional provisions
10A. - (1) Where a hazardous substance was present on, over or under any land at any time within the establishment period, for which hazardous substances consent was not required during that period, hazardous substances consent may be claimed in respect of its presence. (2) A claim shall be made on Form 12 (as set out in Schedule 2 to the Regulations) before the end of the transitional period and shall contain the information specified in regulation 15 of the Regulations. (3) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), the planning authority shall be deemed to have granted any hazardous substances consent which is claimed under subsection (1). (4) Hazardous substances consent is only to be deemed to be granted under this section if an aggregate quantity of the substance not less than the controlled quantity was present at any one time within the establishment period. (5) If it appears to the planning authority that a claim for hazardous substances consent does not comply with subsection (2), it shall be their duty, before the end of the period of two weeks from their receipt of the claim-
(b) to give their reasons for that opinion.
(6) Hazardous substances consent which is deemed to be granted under this section is subject-
(ii) on, over or under other land controlled by the same person and which, in all the circumstances (including in particular the purposes for which the land and the land mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) is used), forms with the land so mentioned a single establishment; (iii) on, over or under other land which is within 500 metres of the land mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) and controlled by the same person; or (iv) in or on a structure controlled by the same person any part of which is within 500 metres of the land mentioned in sub-paragraph (i),
at any one time shall not exceed the established quantity and in calculating the established quantity a quantity of a substance which is present under more than one sub-paragraph in this subsection shall be counted only once; and
(7) In this section and in section 10B-
Transitional exemptions
(b) the substance has not been present during the transitional period in a quantity greater in aggregate than the established quantity.
(2) This section shall have effect until the end of the transitional period.".
(4) In section 27(1)(c) (registers etc.), for "or 10" substitute ", 10 or 10A".
(b) in paragraph (6) for the words "Part D of that Schedule" substitute "the notes to that Schedule.".
(3) In regulation 3 (hazardous substances and controlled quantities)-
(b) falling within a category in column 1 of Part B; or (c) meeting the description in column 1 of Part C,
of Schedule 1 and present as raw materials, products, by-products, residues or intermediates are hazardous substances for the purposes of the Act.".
(4) For regulation 4 (exemptions) substitute-
(2) Hazardous substances consent is not required for the presence of a hazardous substance contained in an exempt pipe-line or a service pipe. (3) Hazardous substances consent is not required for the presence of a hazardous substance which has been unloaded from a ship or other sea going craft in an emergency until the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which it was so unloaded; and for the purpose of this paragraph a substance shall be treated as having been unloaded from a craft in an emergency if-
(b) it was unloaded from a craft after having been brought into a harbour or harbour area, within the meaning of regulation 2 of the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987[6], without requiring notification under paragraph (1) of regulation 6 of those Regulations by virtue of an exemption under paragraph (5) of that regulation.
(4) Hazardous substances consent is not required for the presence of a hazardous substance on, over or under land at a waste land-fill site.
(b) which is equal to or less than two per cent. of the relevant controlled quantity for that substance,
shall not be taken into account when calculating the quantity of a hazardous substance present on, over or under land for any purpose of the Act or these Regulations.
(ii) a service pipe;
(b) "service pipe" means a pipe-line used by a public gas transporter (within the meaning of section 7(1) of the Gas Act 1986[8]) to convey gas to an individual consumer from a main of that transporter;
(5) In regulation 11 (consultation before the grant of hazardous substances consent)-
(b) in paragraph (1)(e) omit the words "and civil defence"; (c) in paragraph (1)(f) for "river purification authority for the area concerned" substitute "Scottish Environment Protection Agency"; (d) for paragraph (1)(k)(i) substitute "the area of an adjacent local and civil defence authority, that authority"; (e) for paragraph (1)(k)(ii) substitute "the area of an adjacent fire authority, that authority"; (f) in paragraph 3 the definition of "river purification authority" shall be omitted; (g) after paragraph 3 add-
(6) In regulation 15(1) (claim for deemed consent), for "38 of the 1986 Act" substitute "10A of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997".
(b) in paragraph (2) for the words "71 in column 1 of Schedule 1" substitute-
(9) For Schedule 1 (Hazardous Substances and Controlled Quantities), substitute the new Schedule 1 set out in Schedule 1 t
(b) in paragraph 7(2) after the words "not exceed" omit the word "twice".
Amendment of the Town and Country Planning (Structure and Local Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 1983
(b) expressions which are also used in the Directive shall have the same meaning as in the Directive.".
(3) In regulation 7 (matters to be contained in a structure plan), after paragraph (2) add-
(b) the need-
(ii) in the case of existing establishments, for additional technical measures in accordance with Article 5 of the Directive so as not to increase the risks to people.".
(4) In regulation 25 (matters to be contained in a local plan), after paragraph (2) add-
(b) the need-
(ii) in the case of existing establishments, for additional technical measures in accordance with Article 5 of the Directive so as not to increase the risks to people.".
Amendment of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Order 1992
(ii) consists of modifications to existing establishments which could have significant repercussions on major accident hazards; or (iii) includes transport links, locations frequented by the public and residential areas in the vicinity of existing establishments, where the siting or development is such as to increase the risk or consequences of a major accident.".
(3) After article 15(1), insert-
(4) In article 15(4), after "article" insert "(except under paragraph (1)(p))".
NOTES TO PART A 1. Ammonium Nitrate This applies to ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate compounds in which the nitrogen content as a result of the ammonium nitrate is more than 28 per cent. by weight (compounds other than those referred to in Note 2) and to aqueous ammonium nitrate solutions in which the concentration of ammonium nitrate is more than 90 per cent. by weight. 2. Ammonium Nitrate This applies to simple ammonium-nitrate based fertilisers which conform with the requirements of the Fertilisers Regulations 1991[11] and to composite fertilisers in which the nitrogen content as a result of the ammonium nitrate is more than 28 per cent. in weight (a composite fertiliser contains ammonium nitrate with phosphate or potash or phosphate and potash). 3. Polychlorodibenzofurans and polychlorodibenzodioxins The quantities of polychlorodibenzofurans and polychlorodibenzodioxins are calculated using the following factors:
T=Tetra; P = Penta; Hx = Hexa; Hp = Hepta; 0 = Octa 4. Entry Number 63 The controlled quantity of 25 tonnes in column 2 of entry 63 refers in the case of a mixture of substances to the quantity of substances within that mixture held above their boiling point (measured at 1 bar absolute).
NOTES TO PART B 1. Substances and preparations shall be classified for the purpose of this Schedule according to regulation 5 of the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994[14] ("CHIP") whether or not the substance or preparation is required to be classified for the purposes of those Regulations, or, in the case of a pesticide approved under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985[15], in accordance with the classification assigned to it by that approval. 2. An "explosive" means:
(ii) a pyrotechnic substance is a substance (or mixture of substances) designed to produce heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or a combination of such effects through non-detonating self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions; or (iii) an explosive or pyrotechnic substance or preparation contained in objects;
(b) a substance or preparation which creates extreme risks of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition (risk phrase R3).
3.
"Flammable", "highly flammable", and "extremely flammable" in categories 6, 7, 8 and 9 mean:
(b) highly flammable liquids:-
substances which have a flash point lower than 55(C and which remain liquid under pressure, where particular processing conditions, such as high pressure or high temperature, may create major-accident hazards; and (ii) substances and preparations having a flash point lower than 21(C and which are not extremely flammable (risk phrase R11, second indent);
(c) extremely flammable gases and liquids:-
(ii) gaseous substances and preparations which are flammable in contact with air at ambient temperature and pressure (risk phrase R12, second indent), whether or not kept in the gaseous or liquid state under pressure, excluding liquefied extremely flammable gases (including liquefied petroleum gas) and natural gas referred to in Part A; and (iii) flammable liquid substances and preparations maintained at a temperature above their boiling point.
NOTES TO PARTS A AND B
then the controlled quantity of each of the substances which are added together in accordance with each of paragraphs 5(a) to (c) below shall be deemed to be present for the purposes of sections 2(2), 12(2)(c), 21(2)(a) and of section 10A(4) (as applied by the Planning (Control of Major Accident Hazards) (Scotland) Regulations 2000) of the Act and of section 138 (enforcement notice to have effect against subsequent development) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as substituted by paragraph 2 of Schedule 4.
(b) for the addition of categories 1, 2 and 10 from Part B present together; and (c) for the addition of categories 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 from Part B present together.
NOTES TO PART C 1. The expression "which it is believed may be generated during loss of control of an industrial chemical process" shall have the same meaning as in the Directive. 2. Where a substance falling within Part A or B also falls within Part C, the classification with the lowest controlled quantity shall apply, subject to note 3 to the notes to Part A and B.".
The Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997 -section 5(1) The Town and Country Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 1993 (Regulation 5(1)) General Application for Hazardous Substances Consent 1. Name and Address of Applicant (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) Telephone No. Name and Address of Agent (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) (if any) to whomcorrespondence should be sent Telephone No. Contact 2. Address or location of application site. Please provide the O.S. grid reference. 3. Substance(s) covered by the application
(b) Substances falling within Parts B or C of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Regulations may be listed under the relevant category or description or named specifically. Where a substance falls within Part A and B please list under Part A only; where a substance falls within more than one category in Part B please list under the category which has the lowest controlled quantity(b). Where a substance falling within Part A or B also falls within Part C please list under the Part which has the lowest controlled quantity. Table A
* a hazardous substances consent
Table B
(b) For each vessel to be used for storing the substance(s) please give the following information: Table C: details of storage vessels
** Identify by reference to substance location plan
(d) Where a substance, category or description of substance is to be used in a manufacturing, treatment or other industrial process(es), please give a general description of the process(es), describe the major items of plant which will contain the substance(s); and state the maximum quantity (in tonnes) which is liable to be present in the major items of the plant, and the maximum temperature ((C) and pressure (bar absolute) at which the substance, category or description of substance is liable to be present: Table D
**** identify by reference to the substance location plan
(b) Has any application for hazardous substances consent or planning permission relating to the application site been made which has not yet been determined? YES/NO (c) Will any such application be submitted at the same time as this application? YES/NO If you have answered "YES" to either of these preceding questions, please provide sufficient details to enable the application(s) to be identified. (d) Plans. Please list the maps or plans or any explanatory scale drawings of plant/buildings submitted with this application. (e) Give any further information which you consider to be relevant to the determination of this application.
I/We hereby apply for hazardous substances consent in accordance with the proposals described in the application.
(b) The "controlled quantity" means the quantity specified for that substance in column 2 of Parts A, B or C of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Regulations, calculated in accordance with the Notes to that Schedule. (c) For Part C, state the Part only.
The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1993 (Regulation 5(2) or (3)) Application for either: (tick relevant box)
1. Name and Address of Applicant (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) Telephone no. Name and address of Agent (if any) (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) to whom correspondence should be sent: Telephone No. Contact 2. Address or location of Application Site (please provide the O.S. grid reference) 3. Substances covered by the application
(b) Substances falling within Parts B or C of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Regulations may be listed under the relevant category or description or named specifically. Where a substance falls within Part A and B please list under Part A only; where a substance falls within more than one category in Part B please list under the category which has the lowest controlled quantity(b). Where a substance falling within Part A or B also falls within Part C please list under the Part which has the lowest controlled quantity. (c) Please refer to the Notesbelow.
Notes
(b) The "controlled quantity" means the quantity specified for that substance in column 2 of Parts A, B or C of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Regulations, calculated in accordance with the notes to that Schedule. (c) For Part C, state the Part only.
4.
Application for removal of a condition(s) imposed on a previous consent (Section 11)
(b) Give the reasons why the condition(s) referred to in (a) should not be imposed, or should only be imposed in a modified form. (c) Describe any relevant changes in circumstances since the previous consent was granted.
5.
Application for the continuation of a hazardous substances consent following a change in the person in control of part of the land (Section 15)
(b) Describe the use of each area of the site identified in the accompanying change of control plan. (c) Describe any relevant changes in circumstances since the existing consent was granted.
6.
Additional Information The Town and Country Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 1993 (Regulation 15) Claim for Deemed Consent Part 1: Details of claimant and site 1. Full name and Address of claimant (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) Telephone No.: Name and address of Agent (if any) (IN BLOCK CAPITALS) to whom correspondence should be sent: Telephone No.: Contact 2. Address or location of land to which the claim relates (please provide the O.S. grid reference) 3. General description of the activities carried out at the site during the establishment period. Part 2: Substances for which consent is being claimed and established quantity
(b) Please list named substances falling within Part A of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Regulations (a) first, then any substances falling within the categories in Part B of that Schedule; finally list substances falling within the description in Part C. (c) Substances falling within Parts B or C of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Regulations may be listed under the relevant category or description or named specifically. Where a substance falls within Part A or B please list under Part A only; where a substance falls within more than one category in Part B please list under the category which has the lowest controlled quantity (b). Where a substance falling within Part A or B also falls within Part C please list under the Part which has the lowest controlled quantity. TABLE A
Notes to Part 2
(b) The "controlled quality" means the quantity specified for that substance in column 2 of Parts A, B or C of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Regulations, calculated in accordance with the notes to that Schedule. (c) The "establishment period" is the period of 12 months immediately preceding the relevant date. The "relevant date" is 6th July 2000. (d) For Part C, state the Part only. (e) The "established quantity" is the maximum quantity present during the establishment period.
Part 3: Moveable Container Storage Areas
(b) whether the substance, category or description of substance was stored in a moveable container with a capacity in excess of 10% of the substance's controlled quantity in that area during that period, and, if so, the capacity (in tonnes) of the largest moveable container in which the substance was so stored- Part 4: Vessel Capacity, Temperature and Pressure - Table B |
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| Vessel Area[31] | Part and entry in number in Schedule 1 to the 1993 Regulations | Largest Vessel capacity | Highest Vessel design pressure | Buried or mounded vessels largest capacity vessel | Buried or mounded vessels highest vessel design pressure | Non buried or non mounded vessels largest capacity vessel | Non buried or non mounded vessels highest vessel design pressure | Present at or below boiling point at 1 bar largest capacity vessel | Present at or below boiling point at 1 bar highest vessel design pressure | Highest design temperature | Present at above boiling point at 1 bar largest capacity vessel | Present at above boiling point at 1 bar highest vessel design pressure |
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