HSE and Energy Regulatory Watch for November 2021

Here's a summary of the official publications from November 2021 concerning environment, energy, and occupational health and safety.

Marie Faucon
Consultante HSE
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08.12.2021
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Please note: This article concerns French legislation. The requirements described may not apply in other countries.

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The list below is an excerpt of publications in French and European official journals regarding environment, energy, and occupational health and safety for November 2021.

New Texts

  • Order of October 27, 2021, concerning qualifications for the design studies, installation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure [JORF of November 4, 2021]
  • Order of October 29, 2021, setting out the specifications for eco-organizations and individual systems in the extended producer responsibility scheme for medicinal products [JORF of November 7, 2021]
  • Order of November 18, 2021, establishing the list of industrial platforms provided for by Article L. 515-48 of the Environmental Code [JORF of November 26, 2021]
  • Order of November 2, 2021, issued pursuant to Article 66 of Law No. 2020-935 of July 30, 2020, on amending finance for 2020 [JORF of November 24, 2021]
  • Commission Decision 2021/2053 of November 8, 2021, on the sectoral reference document on best environmental management practices, environmental performance indicators, and benchmarks of excellence for the metal products manufacturing sector for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council [OJEU of November 25, 2021]
  • Commission Decision 2021/2054 of November 8, 2021, on the sectoral reference document on best environmental management practices, environmental performance indicators, and benchmarks of excellence for the telecommunications services and information and communication technology (ICT) services sector for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council [OJEU of November 25, 2021]
  • Order of September 9, 2021, concerning the display of public inquiry notices, electronic public participation, and prior consultation, as well as declarations of intent provided for by the Environmental Code (repealing the Order of April 24, 2012, establishing the characteristics and dimensions for the display of public inquiry notices mentioned in Article R. 123-11 of the Environmental Code) [JORF of November 28, 2021]

Amended Texts

  • Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 18, 2006 (REACH) AMENDED BY:
    • Regulation (EU) 2021/2045 of November 23, 2021 [OJEU of November 24, 2021]
    • Regulation (EU) 2021/2030 of November 19, 2021 [OJEU of November 22, 2021]
  • Decree No. 2021-1482 of November 12, 2021, concerning the initial qualification and continuous training of drivers of certain road vehicles used for the transport of goods or passengers [JORF of November 14, 2021] AMENDING:
      • Transport Code Articles R. 3314-1 to R. 3314-28: Professional training for drivers
      • Transport Code Articles R. 3315-1 to R. 3315-2: Investigation and reporting of infringements
  • Public Health Code Articles R. 4311-1 to D. 4311-15-2: Professional acts (nursing profession) AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1454 of November 6, 2021, concerning the conditions for influenza vaccination by nurses [JORF of November 7, 2021]
  • Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 16, 2008, on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures AMENDED BY Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1962 of August 12, 2021, correcting Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [OJEU of November 12, 2021]
  • Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 8, 2011, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment AMENDED BY:
    • Delegated Directive 2021/1978 of 11 August 2021: exemption concerning the use of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) in spare parts recovered from medical devices and used for the repair or refurbishment of these medical devices [OJEU of 15 November 2021]
    • Delegated Directive 2021/1979 of 11 August 2021: exemption concerning the use of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in plastic components of detection coils for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [OJEU of 15 November 2021]
    • Delegated Directive 2021/1980 of 11 August 2021: exemption concerning the use of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in ion-selective electrodes for the analysis of human body fluids and/or dialysis fluids [OJEU of 15 November 2021]
  • Labour Code Articles L. 2313-1 to L. 2315-94: Establishment, operation, and composition of the Social and Economic Committee AMENDED BY Decision No. 2021-947 QPC of 19 November 2021 [JORF of 20 November 2021]
  • Public Health Code Articles L. 1111-14 to L. 1111-24: Shared medical record and pharmaceutical record AMENDED BY Law No. 2021-1520 of 25 November 2021 aiming to consolidate our civil security model and promote volunteer firefighters and professional nurse firefighters [JORF of 26 November 2021]
  • Public Health Code Articles R. 5139-1 to R. 5139-31: Micro-organisms and toxins AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1519 of 23 November 2021 concerning the training of veterinarians and amending various provisions of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code [JORF of 25 November 2021]
  • Energy Code Articles L. 141-1 to L. 141-12: Assessment of needs and programming of energy capacities AMENDED BY Ordinance No. 2021-1490 of 17 November 2021 transposing Directive 2019/1161 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 amending Directive 2009/33/EC on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles [JORF of 18 November 2021]
  • Environmental Code Articles L. 224-1 to L. 224-12-1: National technical measures for preventing air pollution and rational use of energy AMENDED BY Ordinance No. 2021-1490 of 17 November 2021 transposing Directive 2019/1161 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 amending Directive 2009/33/EC on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles [JORF of 18 November 2021]
  • Environmental Code Articles R. 224-15 to D. 224-15-13: Purchase and use of low-emission road motor vehicles AMENDED BY [JORF of 18 November 2021]:
    • Decree No. 2021-1491 of 17 November 2021 concerning obligations for the purchase or use of low and very low emission road motor vehicles in application of Directive 2019/1161 of the European Parliament and of the Council
    • Decree No. 2021-1492 of 17 November 2021 concerning the criteria defining low-emission buses and coaches
    • Decree No. 2021-1493 of 17 November 2021 concerning the criteria characterizing low-emission goods transport vehicles with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes
    • Decree No. 2021-1494 of 17 November 2021 concerning the criteria defining low and very low emission vehicles with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes
  • Environmental Code Articles R. 226-6 to R. 226-16: Sanctions (air and atmosphere) AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1499 of 17 November 2021 concerning the European type-approval of engines for non-road mobile machinery [JORF of 19 November 2021]
  • Labour Code Articles R. 3261-13-1 to R. 3261-13-2: Sustainable mobility package AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1491 of 17 November 2021 concerning obligations for the purchase or use of low and very low emission road motor vehicles in application of Directive 2019/1161 of the European Parliament and of the Council [JORF of 18 November 2021]
  • LAW No. 2021-1485 of 15 November 2021 aiming to reduce the environmental footprint of digital technology in France [JORF of 16 November 2021] AMENDS:
    • Environmental Code Articles L. 541-1 to L. 541-50: Waste prevention and management
    • Environmental Code Articles L. 229-25 to L. 229-26: Greenhouse gas emissions assessment and territorial climate-energy plan
  • LAW No. 2021-1520 of 25 November 2021 aiming to consolidate our civil security model and promote volunteer firefighters and professional firefighters [JORF of 26 November 2021] AMENDS:
    • Environmental Code Articles L. 125-1 to L. 125-9: Other modes of information
    • Environmental Code Articles L. 561-1 to L. 566-13: Natural Risk Prevention
  • Environmental Code Articles R. 224-1 to R. 224-15: Motor Vehicles AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1499 of November 17, 2021, concerning the European type-approval of engines for non-road mobile machinery [JORF of November 19, 2021]
  • Order of September 15, 2006, concerning the energy performance diagnosis for existing buildings offered for sale in metropolitan France AMENDED BY the Order of October 21, 2021 [JORF of November 18, 2021]
  • Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 of February 25, 2011, implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing Council Directive 97/78/EC as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that Directive AMENDED BY:
    • Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1929 of November 8, 2021, amending Regulation (EU) No 142/2011: export conditions for certain organic fertilisers and soil improvers containing Category 2 material [OJEU of November 9, 2021]
    • Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1925 of November 5, 2021: requirements for the placing on the market of certain insect-based products and the adaptation of a containment method [OJEU of November 8, 2021]

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