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Publication - Advice and guidance

Philosophy, principles, structures and regulatory duties

Published
1 Jun 2016
Topic
Preparing Scotland
Mandatory requirements and recommended good practice

Other legislation – Existing emergency planning duties

Category 1 Responders need not

Perform a duty under Section 2(1) of the Act in relation to any emergency which is:

  • A major accident, within the meaning of regulation 2(1) of the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015
  • A major accident within the meaning of regulation 2 of the Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996
  • A radiation emergency with in the meaning of regulation 2 of the Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2001 – Reg 9

Issues to consider and recommended best practice

Ensuring that a ‘silo-based’ (i.e. narrow, insular and/or compartmentalised) approach is avoided and that risks under COMAH, PSR and REPPIR are managed in a manner complementary to the Civil Contingencies Act and the Regulations.

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