HSE and Energy Regulatory Watch for December 2021

Explore the texts published in December 2021 in the French and European Official Journals concerning environment, energy, and occupational health and safety.

Marie Faucon
Consultante HSE
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03.02.2022
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Please note: This article concerns French legislation. The requirements described may not apply in other countries.

The list below is an excerpt from publications in the French and European Official Journals concerning environment, energy, and occupational health and safety for December 2021.

New texts

Order of November 16, 2021, establishing the list of pathogenic biological agents [JORF of December 9, 2021]

Order of December 2, 2021, relating to general requirements applicable to installations subject to the registration regime under heading 2445 (paper, cardboard processing) of the nomenclature of classified installations for environmental protection [JORF of December 3, 2021]

Commission Implementing Decision 2021/2326 of November 30, 2021, establishing conclusions on best available techniques (BAT) under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council for large combustion plants [OJEU of December 30, 2021]

Order of December 13, 2021, setting the conditions for the purchase of biomethane injected into natural gas networks [JORF of December 19, 2021]

Order of December 9, 2021, relating to certificates of compliance with energy and environmental performance requirements and the completion of a feasibility study on various energy supply solutions for building construction in mainland France [JORF of December 16, 2021]

Order of December 9, 2021, relating to the completion of a feasibility study on various energy supply solutions for building construction in mainland France [JORF of December 16, 2021]

Order of December 10, 2021, establishing the list of operators of installations subject to authorization for greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the amount of free allocation emission allowances for operators of installations for which free allocation emission allowances are allocated, for the period 2021-2025, SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED BY the Order of December 14, 2021 [JORF of December 22, 2021]

Order of December 24, 2021, defining the certification criteria for technical diagnostic operators and for training bodies and accreditation bodies for certification bodies [JORF of December 30, 2021]

Order of December 24, 2021, setting the amount of surcharges provided for in Article D. 242-6-9 of the Social Security Code for the year 2022 [JORF of December 28, 2021]

Order of December 24, 2021, relating to the pricing of occupational accident and professional illness risks for the year 2022 [JORF of December 30, 2021]

Order of December 24, 2021, relating to the pricing of occupational accident and professional illness risks in mining and related operations for the year 2022 [JORF of December 30, 2021]

Order of December 22, 2021, establishing the list of approved soil analysis laboratories for the year 2022 [JORF of December 29, 2021]

Order of December 21, 2021, approving competent bodies for training in live working on electrical installations referred to in Article R. 4544-11 [JORF of December 26, 2021]

Energy Code Articles R. 283-1 to R. 283-9: General Provisions CREATED BY Decree No. 2021-1903 of December 30, 2021, issued for the application of Ordinance No. 2021-235 of March 3, 2021, relating to the sustainability of bioenergies [JORF of December 31, 2021]

Decree No. 2021-1903 of December 30, 2021, issued for the application of Ordinance No. 2021-235 of March 3, 2021, relating to the sustainability of bioenergies [JORF of December 31, 2021] CREATES:

  • Energy Code Articles R. 281-1 to R. 281-2: Sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reduction criteria for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass-derived fuels or motor fuels
  • Energy Code Articles R. 283-10 to R. 283-16: Specific provisions applicable to economic operators involved in the production and distribution chain of gaseous fuels or motor fuels derived from biomass other than biomethane
  • Energy Code Articles R. 283-17 to R. 283-22: Specific provisions applicable to economic operators involved in the production and distribution chain of non-biological renewable liquid and gaseous fuels for the transport sector, or recycled carbon-based fuels
  • Energy Code Article R. 283-23: Specific provisions applicable to heat or cold production facilities using biomass-derived fuels
  • Energy Code Articles R. 715-1 to R. 715-6: Sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reduction criteria for heat or cold production from biomass
  • Energy Code Articles R. 284-1 to R. 284-10: Administrative controls and sanctions
  • Energy Code Articles R. 314-93 to R. 314-107: Sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reduction criteria for electricity production from biomass
  • Energy Code Articles R. 446-80 to R. 446-95: Input, sustainability, and greenhouse gas emission reduction criteria
  • Energy Code Articles R. 661-1 to R. 661-6: Sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reduction criteria

Decree No. 2021-1691 of December 17, 2021, concerning the obligation to submit a certificate of conformity with the requirements mentioned in Article R. 311-43 of the Energy Code and amending the regulatory part of the Energy Code relating to electricity production and biogas sales [Official Journal of December 19, 2021]

Decree No. 2021-1562 of December 3, 2021, introducing various measures relating to the creation, configuration, installation, and supply of alternative fuel refueling points, as well as their operation, service access, and use [Official Journal of December 4, 2021] ESTABLISHES:

  • Energy Code Articles D. 641-4 to R. 641-16: Provisions applicable to petroleum products and alternative fuels
  • Energy Code Articles D. 641-17 to D. 641-31: Provisions relating to alternative fuel refueling infrastructure (Book VI, Title IV, Chapter I, Section 3)

Order of December 10, 2021, establishing a program under the energy savings certificate scheme [Official Journal of December 23, 2021]

Order of December 17, 2021, setting for the year 2021 the amount of account maintenance fees for quota holders as provided for in Article R. 229-36 of the Environmental Code [Official Journal of December 30, 2021]

Rural and Maritime Fishing Code Articles R. 717-85-11 to R. 717-85-25: Agricultural work in parks and gardens and other vegetation maintenance work ESTABLISHED BY Decree No. 2021-1833 of December 24, 2021, concerning safety rules applicable to agricultural work in parks and gardens and other vegetation maintenance work [Official Journal of December 28, 2021]

Order of December 20, 2021, concerning the accreditation conditions for organizations and the controls and measures for verifying compliance with ventilation and sanitation requirements for workplaces prescribed by the labor inspection officer [Official Journal of December 23, 2021]

Order of November 23, 2021, concerning measurement methods for verifying compliance with workplace lighting and the accreditation conditions for organizations authorized to perform photometric surveys prescribed by the labor inspection officer [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Order of December 21, 2021, temporarily designating organizations authorized to conduct photometric surveys in workplaces as prescribed by the labor inspection officer [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Order of December 22, 2021, temporarily designating organizations authorized to carry out controls and measures concerning ventilation and sanitation in workplaces as prescribed by the labor inspection officer [Official Journal of December 30, 2021]

Order of December 21, 2021, defining the content of declarations to the electronic waste tracking slip management system as set out in Article R. 541-45 of the Environmental Code [Official Journal of December 28, 2021]

Order of December 21, 2021, defining the content of declarations to the electronic waste tracking slip management system as set out in Article R. 541-45 of the Environmental Code, for asbestos-containing waste [Official Journal of December 28, 2021]

Order of December 21, 2021 implementing personal data processing relating to the traceability of excavated soil and sediments, named "National Register of Excavated Soil and Sediments" [JORF Dec 31, 2021]

Order of December 21, 2021 implementing personal data processing relating to waste traceability, named "National Waste Register" [JORF Dec 31, 2021]

Order of December 21, 2021 implementing personal data processing relating to the traceability of hazardous waste and POPs, named "waste tracking slip management system" [JORF Dec 31, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 532-35 to R. 532-44: Specific provisions applicable to research involving human subjects CREATED BY Decree No. 2021-1905 of December 30, 2021 issued pursuant to Ordinance No. 2021-1325 of October 13, 2021 reforming the evaluation of biotechnologies and simplifying the procedure applicable to confined uses of genetically modified organisms presenting a null or negligible risk [JORF Dec 31, 2021]

Decree No. 2021-1838 of December 24, 2021 establishing certain additions and adaptations to the Labor Code specific to mines and quarries regarding general rules and repealing provisions relating to quarry policing [JORF Dec 29, 2021]

Order of December 24, 2021 relating to registers and plans to be established and kept up to date in mines and repealing several orders relating to general rules in extractive industries [JORF Dec 29, 2021]

Order of December 13, 2021 establishing the end-of-waste criteria for recovered and sorted paper and cardboard [JORF Dec 19, 2021]

Commission Communication concerning the application of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU, to modifications and extensions of projects listed in Annex I, point 24, and Annex II, point 13(a), including related key concepts and principles [OJEU Dec 3, 2021]

Order of December 29, 2021 specifying the classes of penstocks referred to in Article R. 214-112-1 of the Environmental Code [JORF Dec 31, 2021]

Order of December 10, 2021 relating to the management of waste from electrical and electronic equipment associated with medical devices used by self-treating patients and self-test users [JORF Dec 19, 2021]

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/2257 of December 10, 2021 determining the quantitative limits applicable to regulated substances and allocating quotas of these substances in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer, for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2022 [OJEU Dec 20, 2021]

Notice concerning the application of the Order of September 10, 2021 concerning the protection of water supply and distribution networks for human consumption against pollution from backflow [JORF Dec 18, 2021]

Order of December 22, 2021 establishing the lists of agglomerations with more than 100,000, 150,000, and 250,000 inhabitants in accordance with Article R. 221-2 of the Environmental Code and Article L. 2213-4-1 of the General Code of Local Authorities [JORF Dec 29, 2021]

Order of December 17, 2021 approving laboratories or organizations to carry out certain types of sampling and analysis of substance emissions into the atmosphere [JORF Dec 31, 2021].

Amended Texts

Environmental Code Articles R. 511-9 to R. 511-12: Nomenclature of classified installations AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1558 of December 2, 2021 modifying the nomenclature of classified installations for environmental protection [JORF Dec 3, 2021]

Order of December 5, 2016 relating to the requirements applicable to certain classified installations for environmental protection subject to declaration AMENDED BY the Order of December 2, 2021 relating to the general requirements applicable to installations subject to the registration regime under heading 2445 (paper, cardboard processing) of the nomenclature of classified installations for environmental protection [JORF Dec 3, 2021]

Order of July 29, 2005 establishing the hazardous waste tracking slip form mentioned in Article 4 of Decree No. 2005-635 of May 30, 2005 AMENDED BY the Order of December 21, 2021 defining the content of declarations to the electronic waste tracking slip management system set out in Article R. 541-45 of the Environmental Code, for asbestos-containing waste [JORF Dec 28, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 536-1 to R. 536-10: Ascertainment of infringements – Confined use of genetically modified organisms AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1905 of December 30, 2021 issued pursuant to Ordinance No. 2021-1325 of October 13, 2021 reforming the evaluation of biotechnologies and simplifying the procedure applicable to confined uses of genetically modified organisms presenting a null or negligible risk [JORF Dec 31, 2021]

Environmental Code – Articles R536-11 to R536-12: Sanctions AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1905 of December 30, 2021, issued pursuant to Ordinance No. 2021-1325 of October 13, 2021, reforming the evaluation of biotechnologies and simplifying the procedure applicable to contained uses of genetically modified organisms presenting a zero or negligible risk [Official Journal of December 31, 2021]

Decree No. 2007-359 of March 19, 2007, concerning the marketing authorization procedure for non-food products composed wholly or partly of genetically modified organisms REPEALED BY Decree No. 2021-1905 of December 30, 2021, issued pursuant to Ordinance No. 2021-1325 of October 13, 2021, reforming the evaluation of biotechnologies and simplifying the procedure applicable to contained uses of genetically modified organisms presenting a zero or negligible risk [Official Journal of December 31, 2021]

Decree No. 80-331 of May 7, 1980, establishing general regulations for extractive industries AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1838 of December 24, 2021, setting out certain additions and adaptations to the Labor Code specific to mines and quarries regarding general rules and repealing provisions relating to quarry policing [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Decree No. 2006-649 of June 2, 2006, concerning mining operations, underground storage operations, and the policing of mines and underground storage facilities AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1838 of December 24, 2021, setting out certain additions and adaptations to the Labor Code specific to mines and quarries regarding general rules and repealing provisions relating to quarry policing [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Decree No. 2019-574 of June 11, 2019, setting out certain additions and adaptations to the Labor Code specific to mines and quarries regarding external companies AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1838 of December 24, 2021, setting out certain additions and adaptations to the Labor Code specific to mines and quarries regarding general rules and repealing provisions relating to quarry policing [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Order of December 24, 2021, concerning registers and plans to be established and kept up-to-date in mines and repealing several orders relating to general rules in extractive industries [Official Journal of December 29, 2021] REPEALS:

  • Order of July 24, 1995, concerning registers and plans to be established and kept up-to-date
  • Order of July 24, 1995, concerning minimum requirements for safety and health signage
  • Order of July 24, 1995, concerning minimum safety and health requirements for manual handling of loads

Decree No. 99-116 of February 12, 1999, concerning the exercise of quarry policing pursuant to Article 107 of the Mining Code REPEALED BY Decree No. 2021-1838 of December 24, 2021, setting out certain additions and adaptations to the Labor Code specific to mines and quarries regarding general rules and repealing provisions relating to quarry policing [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Decree No. 2010-1394 of November 12, 2010, concerning requirements applicable to certain mine operations and facilities for managing inert waste and unpolluted soil resulting from their operation AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1839 of December 24, 2021, modifying Decree 2010-1394 of November 12, 2010, concerning requirements applicable to certain mine operations and facilities for managing inert waste and unpolluted soil resulting from their operation [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Order of November 4, 2013, concerning the control of exposure to alveolar dust in mines and quarries AMENDED BY the Order of December 20, 2021, concerning the accreditation conditions for organizations and the controls and measures to verify the conformity of ventilation and sanitation of workplaces prescribed by the labor inspection officer, effective March 1, 2022 [Official Journal of December 23, 2021]

Decree No. 2013-797 of August 30, 2013, setting out certain specific additions and adaptations to the Labor Code for mines and quarries regarding alveolar dust AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1763 of December 23, 2021, modifying the average concentrations of total and alveolar dust in specific pollution areas [Official Journal of December 24, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 543-42 to R. 543-74: Packaging AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1610 of December 9, 2021, concerning the incorporation of recycled plastic in beverage bottles [Official Journal of December 11, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles L. 229-1 to L. 229-24-2: Greenhouse Effect AMENDED BY Ordinance No. 2021-1843 of December 22, 2021, enacting the legislative part of the code of taxation on goods and services and transposing various European Union law standards [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 26, 2013, on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements, and related reports of certain types of undertakings AMENDED BY Directive 2021/2101 of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 24, 2021, amending Directive 2013/34/EU as regards the disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches [Official Journal of the European Union of December 1, 2021]

Order of January 5, 2006, concerning the information required for the preparation of the specific intervention plan, issued pursuant to Article 4 of Decree No. 2005-1158 of September 13, 2005 AMENDED BY the Order of November 16, 2021, modifying the Order of January 5, 2006, concerning the information required for the preparation of the specific intervention plan, issued pursuant to Article R. 741-21 of the Internal Security Code [Official Journal of December 5, 2021]

Order of March 10, 2006, concerning public information, issued pursuant to Article 9 of Decree No. 2005-1158 of September 13, 2005 AMENDED BY the Order of November 16, 2021, modifying the Order of March 10, 2006, concerning public information, issued pursuant to Article R. 741-30 of the Internal Security Code [Official Journal of December 5, 2021]

Order of September 28, 2021, concerning controls within the framework of the energy savings certificates scheme AMENDED BY the Order of December 17, 2021, modifying the Order of December 22, 2014, defining standardized energy savings operations and the Order of September 28, 2021, concerning controls within the framework of the energy savings certificates scheme [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Notice concerning the application of the Order of September 10, 2021, on the protection of water supply and distribution networks for human consumption against pollution by backflow CANCELED BY the Notice concerning the application of the Order of September 10, 2021, on the protection of water supply and distribution networks for human consumption against pollution by backflow [Official Journal of December 18, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles L. 541-1 to L. 541-50: Waste Prevention and Management AMENDED BY Ordinance No. 2021-1843 of December 22, 2021, enacting the legislative part of the code of taxation on goods and services and transposing various European Union law standards [JORF of December 29, 2021]

Order of December 18, 2020, establishing the list of approved soil analysis laboratories for the year 2021 REPEALED BY the Order of December 22, 2021, establishing the list of approved soil analysis laboratories for the year 2022 [JORF of December 29, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 572-1 to R. 572-11: Environmental Noise Assessment, Prevention, and Reduction AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1633 of December 14, 2021, concerning the establishment of noise maps and environmental noise prevention plans [JORF of December 15, 2021]

Order of April 4, 2006, concerning the establishment of noise maps and environmental noise prevention plans AMENDED BY the Orders of December 23, 2021, modifying the Order of April 4, 2006, concerning the establishment of noise maps and environmental noise prevention plans [JORF of December 31, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles L. 571-1 to L. 571-26: Noise Control AMENDED BY Ordinance No. 2021-1843 of December 22, 2021, enacting the legislative part of the code of taxation on goods and services and transposing various European Union law standards [JORF of December 29, 2021]

Order of November 22, 2010, establishing the list of substances defined in Article L. 213-10-8 of the Environmental Code concerning the diffuse pollution fee AMENDED BY the order of November 19, 2021, establishing the list of substances defined in Article L. 213-10-8 of the Environmental Code concerning the diffuse pollution fee [JORF of December 26, 2021]

Customs Code Articles 266 sexies to 266 quindecies: Taxes – TGAP AMENDED BY:

  • Law No. 2021-1549 of December 1, 2021, on amending finance for 2021 [JORF of December 2, 2021]
  • Law No. 2021-1900 of December 30, 2021, on finance for 2022 [JORF of December 31, 2021]

Order of June 28, 2016, establishing the lists of agglomerations with more than 100,000 and 250,000 inhabitants in accordance with Article R. 221-2 of the Environmental Code AMENDED BY the Order of December 22, 2021, establishing the lists of agglomerations with more than 100,000, 150,000, and 250,000 inhabitants in accordance with Article R. 221-2 of the Environmental Code and Article L. 2213-4-1 of the General Code of Local Authorities [JORF of December 29, 2021]

Order of June 24, 2021, approving laboratories or organizations to carry out certain types of sampling and analysis of atmospheric substance emissions REPEALED BY the Order of December 17, 2021, approving laboratories or organizations to carry out certain types of sampling and analysis of atmospheric substance emissions [JORF of December 29, 2021]

Order of June 30, 2004, establishing the list of indicative occupational exposure limit values in application of Article R. 232-5-5 of the Labor Code AMENDED BY the Order of December 9, 2021, setting indicative occupational exposure limit values for certain chemical agents [JORF of December 11, 2021]

Labor Code Articles R. 4412-1 to R. 4412-160: Chemical Risk Prevention Measures AMENDED BY:

  • Decree No. 2021-1763 of December 23, 2021, modifying the average concentrations of total and alveolar dust in premises with specific pollution [JORF of December 24, 2021]
  • Decree No. 2021-1849 of December 28, 2021, setting binding occupational exposure limit values for certain chemical agents [JORF of December 29, 2021]

Rural and Maritime Fishing Code Articles R. 751-23 to R. 751-25: Tables of Occupational Diseases in Agriculture AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1724 of December 20, 2021, revising and supplementing the tables of occupational diseases annexed to Book VII of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code [JORF of December 22, 2021]

Order of November 12, 2021, modifying the Order of December 18, 2019, concerning the training modalities for the competent person in radiation protection and the certification of training organizations and competent radiation protection organizations, and the Order of October 23, 2020, concerning measurements carried out as part of risk assessment and verification of the effectiveness of prevention measures implemented for the protection of workers against risks due to ionizing radiation [JORF of December 12, 2021] AMENDS:

  • Order of December 18, 2019, concerning the training modalities for the competent person in radiation protection and the certification of training organizations and competent radiation protection organizations
  • Order of October 23, 2020, concerning measurements carried out as part of risk assessment and verification of the effectiveness of prevention measures implemented for the protection of workers against risks due to ionizing radiation

Decree No. 2021-1691 of December 17, 2021, concerning the obligation to submit a certificate of conformity with the requirements mentioned in Article R. 311-43 of the Energy Code and modifying the regulatory part of the Energy Code relating to electricity production and biogas sales [JORF of December 19, 2021] AMENDS:

  • Energy Code Articles R. 311-28 to R. 311-32-1: Identification of breaches and administrative penalties
  • Energy Code Articles R. 314-1 to R. 314-52-11: Support mechanisms for renewable energies and natural gas cogeneration
  • Energy Code Articles R. 311-12 to D. 311-27-16: Competitive bidding procedures
  • Energy Code Articles R. 314-53 to R. 314-70: Guarantees of origin
  • Energy Code Articles R. 446-12-20 to R. 446-12-67: The remuneration supplement
  • Energy Code Articles R. 311-33 to R. 311-47: Procedures for monitoring electricity generation facilities

Order of December 10, 2021, amending the amended Order of August 26, 2011, concerning electricity generation facilities using wind mechanical energy within an installation subject to authorization under heading 2980 of the legislation on classified facilities for environmental protection [JORF of December 19, 2021] AMENDS:

  • Order of August 26, 2011, concerning electricity generation facilities using wind mechanical energy within an installation subject to authorization under heading 2980 of the legislation on classified facilities for environmental protection
  • Order of August 26, 2011, concerning electricity generation facilities using wind mechanical energy within an installation subject to declaration under heading 2980 of the legislation on classified facilities for environmental protection

Decree No. 2021-1548 of November 30, 2021, concerning certificates of compliance with energy and environmental performance requirements and the completion of a feasibility study on various energy supply solutions for building construction in mainland France [JORF of December 1, 2021] AMENDS:

  • Construction and Housing Code Articles R. 122-1 to R. 122-4: Preliminary studies
  • Construction and Housing Code Articles R. 122-22 to R. 122-35: Certificates

Order of October 11, 2011, concerning certificates of compliance with thermal regulations and the completion of a feasibility study on energy supplies for new buildings or new parts of buildings AMENDED BY the Order of December 9, 2021, concerning certificates of compliance with energy and environmental performance requirements and the completion of a feasibility study on various energy supply solutions for building construction in mainland France [JORF of December 16, 2021]

Decree No. 2017-26 of January 12, 2017, concerning charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and implementing various measures transposing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 22, 2014, on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1561 of December 3, 2021, concerning the interoperability obligation for publicly accessible alternative fuels charging or refueling infrastructure [JORF of December 4, 2021]

Order of November 2, 2017, concerning procedures for monitoring electricity generation facilities AMENDED BY the Order of December 17, 2021 [JORF of December 19, 2021]

Town Planning Code Articles R.* 431-4 to R.* 431-34-1: Building permit application file AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1548 of November 30, 2021, concerning certificates of compliance with energy and environmental performance requirements and the completion of a feasibility study on various energy supply solutions for building construction in mainland France [JORF of December 1, 2021]

Energy Code, Articles D. 141-3 to D. 141-12-6: Specific provisions for electricity AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1781 of December 23, 2021, concerning the electricity supply security criterion mentioned in Article L. 141-7 of the Energy Code [JORF of December 26, 2021]

Order of December 29, 2014, concerning the implementation procedures for the energy savings certificate scheme AMENDED BY:

  • Order of December 10, 2021, amending the Order of December 29, 2014, concerning the implementation procedures for the energy savings certificate scheme [JORF of December 17, 2021]
  • Order of December 17, 2021, amending the amended Order of September 4, 2014, establishing the list of elements for an energy savings certificate application and documents to be archived by the applicant, and the Order of December 29, 2014, concerning the implementation procedures for the energy savings certificate scheme [JORF of December 23, 2021]

Decree No. 2021-1662 of December 16, 2021, amending Articles R. 221-2 and R. 221-22 of the Energy Code [Official Journal of December 17, 2021] AMENDS:

  • Energy Code Articles R. 221-1 to R. 221-13: Individual energy saving obligations
  • Energy Code Articles R. 221-14 to R. 221-25: Issuance of energy saving certificates

Environmental Code Articles R. 229-45 to R. 229-56: Greenhouse gas emissions assessment and territorial climate-air-energy plan AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1783 of December 24, 2021, concerning the strengthening and updating of the action plan for reducing atmospheric pollutants within the territorial climate-air-energy plan [Official Journal of December 26, 2021]

Order of June 9, 2020, concerning technical design and operating requirements for connection to electricity grids AMENDED BY the Order of November 29, 2021 [Official Journal of December 12, 2021]

Labor Code Articles R. 4222-1 to R. 4222-26: Ventilation, sanitation AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1763 of December 23, 2021, modifying the average concentrations of total and alveolar dust in premises with specific pollution [Official Journal of December 24, 2021]

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) AMENDED BY Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/2204 of December 13, 2021 [Official Journal of the European Union of December 14, 2021]

Law No. 2021-1774 of December 24, 2021, aiming to accelerate economic and professional equality [Official Journal of December 26, 2021] AMENDS:

  • Labor Code Articles L. 1222-9 to L. 1222-11: Teleworking
  • Labor Code Articles L. 2312-5 to L. 2312-60: Powers of the Social and Economic Committee

Labor Code Articles R. 4641-1 to R. 4641-22: Steering Council for Working Conditions and Regional Steering Committees for Working Conditions AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1792 of December 23, 2021, concerning the composition and functioning of the Steering Council for Working Conditions and the Regional Committees [Official Journal of December 26, 2021]

Rural and Maritime Fishing Code Articles R. 717-85-1 to R. 717-85-10: Requirements applicable to work at height in trees AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1833 of December 24, 2021, concerning safety rules applicable to agricultural work in parks and gardens and other vegetation maintenance work [Official Journal of December 28, 2021]

Order of October 8, 1987, concerning the periodic inspection of ventilation and sanitation systems in workplaces AMENDED BY the Order of December 20, 2021, concerning the accreditation conditions for bodies and the controls and measures to verify the conformity of ventilation and sanitation in workplaces as prescribed by the labor inspection officer [Official Journal of December 23, 2021]

Order of October 23, 1984, concerning photometric surveys in workplaces and the approval conditions for individuals and organizations authorized to carry out these inspections AMENDED BY the Order of November 23, 2021, concerning measurement methods to verify the conformity of lighting in workplaces and the accreditation conditions for organizations authorized to carry out photometric surveys as prescribed by the labor inspection officer [Official Journal of December 23, 2021]

Order of November 8, 2019, concerning the competencies of natural persons operating in the identification, periodic assessment of the conservation status of asbestos-containing materials and products, and post-work visual inspection in built properties REPEALED BY the Order of December 24, 2021, defining the certification criteria for technical diagnostic operators and training organizations, and the accreditation criteria for certification bodies [Official Journal of December 30, 2021]

Transport Code Articles L. 3314-1 to L. 3314-3 Professional training for drivers AMENDED BY Ordinance No. 2021-1843 of December 22, 2021, enacting the legislative part of the code of taxation on goods and services and transposing various European Union law standards [Official Journal of December 29, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 557-6-1 to R. 557-6-15: Conformity and use of explosive products AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1704 of December 17, 2021, concerning the control of the marketing of pyrotechnic articles intended for entertainment [Official Journal of December 19, 2021]

Social Security Code Articles D. 242-6 to D. 242-6-24: Work accident and occupational disease insurance AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1615 of December 9, 2021, modifying Decree No. 2017-337 of March 14, 2017, which modified the pricing rules for work accidents and occupational diseases under the general scheme [Official Journal of December 11, 2021]

Order of December 21, 2020, approving competent bodies for training in live working on electrical installations referred to in Article R. 4544-11 REPEALED BY the Order of December 21, 2021, approving competent bodies for training in live working on electrical installations referred to in Article R. 4544-11 [Official Journal of December 26, 2021]

Order of April 6, 2007, defining the certification criteria for the competencies of natural persons carrying out gas internal installation assessments and the accreditation criteria for certification bodies REPEALED BY the Order of December 24, 2021, defining the certification criteria for technical diagnostic operators and training organizations, and the accreditation criteria for certification bodies [Official Journal of December 30, 2021]

Order of July 18, 1994 establishing the list of pathogenic biological agents REPEALED BY the Order of November 16, 2021 establishing the list of pathogenic biological agents [Official Journal of December 9, 2021]

Order of November 23, 2020 establishing the conditions for purchasing biomethane injected into natural gas networks REPEALED BY the Order of December 13, 2021 establishing the conditions for purchasing biomethane injected into natural gas networks [Official Journal of December 19, 2021]

Order of October 16, 2006 defining the criteria for certifying the skills of individuals performing energy performance diagnostics or thermal regulation compliance certificates, and the accreditation criteria for certification bodies REPEALED BY the Order of December 24, 2021 defining the certification criteria for technical diagnostic operators and training organizations, and the accreditation criteria for certification bodies [Official Journal of December 12, 2021]

Decree No. 2017-1673 of December 8, 2017 implementing various regulatory measures for the transposition of Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 22, 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure REPEALED BY Decree No. 2021-1562 of December 3, 2021 implementing various measures relating to the creation, configuration, installation, and supply of alternative fuel refueling points, as well as their operation, service access modalities, and use [Official Journal of December 4, 2021]

Order of October 9, 1987 concerning the control of ventilation and sanitation in workplaces that may be prescribed by the labor inspection officer mentioned in Article L. 8112-1 of the Labor Code REPEALED BY the Order of December 20, 2021 concerning the accreditation conditions for organizations and the controls and measures to verify compliance with ventilation and sanitation in workplaces prescribed by the labor inspection officer [Official Journal of December 28, 2021]