HSE and Energy Regulatory Watch for September 2021

Discover the regulatory updates for September 2021 concerning environment, energy, and occupational health and safety: extracts from the French and European Official Journals.

Marie Faucon
Consultante HSE
Publication : 
12.10.2021
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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 extract of publications in the French and European official journals concerning environment, energy, and occupational health and safety for September 2021.

New texts

Order of 22 July 2021 relating to asbestos detection before certain operations carried out in facilities, structures or equipment contributing to the performance or implementation of an activity [JORF of 11 September 2021]

Order of 28 June 2021 relating to best available techniques (BAT) applicable to certain classified installations in the wood preservation and wood-derived products sector using chemical products subject to the authorization regime under headings 3700 or 3710 (for which the main pollutant load comes from one or more installations under heading 3700) of the nomenclature of classified installations for environmental protection [JORF of 5 September 2021]

Order of 10 September 2021 relating to the protection of water supply and distribution networks intended for human consumption against pollution from backflow [JORF of 18 September 2021]

Notice concerning the application of the Order of 10 September 2021 regarding the protection of water supply and distribution networks intended for human consumption against pollution from backflow [JORF of 24 September 2021]

Order of 16 September 2021 issued in application of Articles R. 541-48-3 and R. 541-48-4 of the Environmental Code [JORF of 18 September 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 543-311 to R. 543-313: Sewage sludge and sewage sludge digestates CREATED BY Decree No. 2021-1179 of 14 September 2021 relating to the composting of sewage sludge and sewage sludge digestates with structuring agents [JORF of 15 September 2021]

Order of 13 September 2021 relating to programs within the framework of the energy savings certificate scheme [JORF of 22 September 2021]

Notice to bodies approved by the Minister for the Environment in application of Article R. 543-106 of the Environmental Code [JORF of 1 September 2021].

Amended texts

Order of 15 February 2016 relating to non-hazardous waste storage facilities AMENDED BY the Order of 16 September 2021 issued in application of Articles R. 541-48-3 and R. 541-48-4 of the Environmental Code [JORF of 18 September 2021]

Order of 20 September 2002 relating to non-hazardous waste incineration and co-incineration facilities and facilities incinerating infectious healthcare waste AMENDED BY the Order of 16 September 2021 issued in application of Articles R. 541-48-3 and R. 541-48-4 of the Environmental Code [JORF of 18 September 2021]

Order of 2 February 1998 relating to water withdrawals and consumption as well as emissions of all kinds from classified installations for environmental protection subject to authorization AMENDED BY the Order of 28 June 2021 relating to best available techniques (BAT) applicable to certain classified installations in the wood preservation and wood-derived products sector [JORF of 5 September 2021]

Construction and Housing Code Articles R. 174-22 to R. 174-32: Obligations for actions to reduce final energy consumption in tertiary sector buildings AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1271 of 29 September 2021 [JORF of 30 September 2021]

Order of 10 April 2020 relating to obligations for actions to reduce final energy consumption in tertiary sector buildings AMENDED BY the Order of 29 September 2021 modifying the Order of 10 April 2020 relating to obligations for actions to reduce final energy consumption in tertiary sector buildings [JORF of 30 September 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 541-42 to D. 541-48-2: Waste treatment AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1199 of 16 September 2021 relating to the conditions for the disposal of non-hazardous waste [JORF of 18 September 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 541-76 to R. 541-85: Waste – penal provisions AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1179 of 14 September 2021 relating to the composting of sewage sludge and sewage sludge digestates with structuring agents [JORF of 15 September 2021]

Rural and Maritime Fishing Code Articles D. 256-1 to R. 256-32: Rules concerning equipment for the application of plant protection products AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1226 of September 23, 2021, revising the mandatory periodic inspection system for equipment used for the application of plant protection products [Official Journal of September 25, 2021]

Public Health Code Articles R. 1335-1 to R. 1335-14: Waste from healthcare activities with infectious risks and similar waste AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1176 of September 10, 2021, concerning the management of waste from electrical or electronic equipment associated with piercing medical devices used by patients for self-treatment and self-test users [Official Journal of September 12, 2021]

Order of February 27, 2020, validating 12 programs under the energy savings certificate scheme AMENDED BY the Order of September 13, 2021, concerning programs under the energy savings certificate scheme [Official Journal of September 22, 2021]

Tariff orders setting the conditions for the purchase and additional remuneration of electricity produced from renewable energy sources or cogeneration plants AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1220 of September 23, 2021, amending Decree No. 2016-691 defining the lists and characteristics of installations mentioned in Articles L. 314-1, L. 314-2, L. 314-18, L. 314-19, and L. 314-21 of the Energy Code [Official Journal of September 25, 2021]

Environmental Code Articles R. 543-171-1 to R. 543-206-4: Electrical and electronic equipment AMENDED BY Decree No. 2021-1213 of September 22, 2021, concerning extended producer responsibility schemes for toys, sports and leisure articles, and DIY and garden articles [Official Journal of September 23, 2021]

Regulation No. 142/2011 of February 25, 2011, implementing Regulation No. 1069/2009 AMENDED BY Commission Implementing Regulation 2021/1699 of September 22, 2021 [Official Journal of the European Union of September 23, 2021]

Public Health Code Articles D. 1332-1 to D. 1332-13: Sanitary rules applicable to swimming pools AMENDED BY:
  • Decree No. 2021-1238 of September 27, 2021, amending Decree No. 2021-656 of May 26, 2021, concerning the sanitary safety of swimming pool water [Official Journal of September 28, 2021]
  • Decree No. 2021-1228 of September 24, 2021, adapting various provisions of the Public Health Code to the specificities of the Ministry of Defence [Official Journal of September 26, 2021]

Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 24, 2008, on the inland transport of dangerous goods AMENDED BY Implementing Decision 2021/1436 of August 31, 2021 [Official Journal of the European Union of September 3, 2021]

Transport Code Articles L. 5336-1 to L. 5336-17: Administrative sanctions and criminal provisions AMENDED BY Ordinance No. 2021-1165 of September 8, 2021, transposing Directive 2019/883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 17, 2019, on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships, amending Directive 2010/65/EU and repealing Directive 2000/59/EC [Official Journal of September 9, 2021]

Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 3, 2014, on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers AMENDED BY Delegated Directive 2021/1717 of July 9, 2021 [Official Journal of the European Union of September 27, 2021]

Order of May 9, 2008, concerning the approval procedure for project managers and verifiers of ski lifts and moving walkways mentioned in Article L. 342-17-1 of the Tourism Code AMENDED BY the Order of September 22, 2021, concerning approvals issued by the technical service for ski lifts and guided transport [Official Journal of September 29, 2021]

Order of April 12, 2016, concerning the safety management system provided for in Article R. 342-12 of the Tourism Code AMENDED BY the Order of September 22, 2021, concerning approvals issued by the technical service for ski lifts and guided transport [Official Journal of September 29, 2021]

Labor Code Articles L. 4622-1 to L. 4622-17: Missions and organization of Occupational Health Services AMENDED BY the corrigendum to Law No. 2021-1018 of August 2, 2021 [Official Journal of September 4, 2021]

Notice to bodies approved by the ministers responsible for environment and industry pursuant to Article R. 543-106 of the Environmental Code REPEALED BY the Notice of September 1, 2021 [Official Journal of September 1, 2021]