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Notification for the intended storage of ammonium nitrate and mixtures containing ammonium nitrate according to Annex I Number 5.4.2.3 Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStoffV)
Service Description
Anyone who intends to store ammonium nitrate and mixtures containing ammonium nitrate of groups and subgroups A, D IV and E in quantities of more than 25 tons on a commercial basis or independently within the scope of other commercial undertakings must notify the competent authority, the Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection (TLV) or the Thuringian State Mining Office, in writing or electronically at least two weeks in advance.
Process flow
The notification shall be submitted to the competent authority by the responsible persons who intend to store substances and mixtures of groups and subgroups A, D IV and E in quantities exceeding 25 tons.
In the case of an electronic notification, the competent authority may also require multiple copies and the transmission of the documents to be attached to the notification in written form.
Who should I contact?
If the TLV has jurisdiction, contact the regional inspectorate of Division 6 Occupational Safety and Health that has local jurisdiction.
Requirements
Storage must be carried out in accordance with the state of the art so that people and the environment are not endangered.
The precautionary measures specified in section 5.4 of the GefStoffV must be implemented.Basic measures such as protection against the effects of weather, against contamination and dangerous storage together, against unauthorized access, fire protection and protection against inadmissible stresses and additional measures must be ensured.
Minimum and protective distances from permanently inhabited buildings and traffic routes must be determined and maintained.
Group A substances and mixtures may only be stored in single-story buildings.
Which documents are required?
The notification must include the following documents:
- Description of the type of construction and equipment of the warehouse with floor plans and writings
- Site plan (1:1000) showing the location in relation to buildings and public traffic routes within a radius of 350 meters.
Note: In the site plan, the marked buildings for permanent residence of people or for residential purposes must be identified.
What are the fees?
No fees are due for the notification of the intended storage of ammonium nitrate and mixtures containing ammonium nitrate of groups and subgroups A, D IV and E in quantities exceeding 25 tons according to Annex I No. 5.4.2.3 GefStoffV within the area of responsibility of the TLV.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
- Notification at least two weeks before the intended storage
- immediately in the event of changes in the information on the nature and maximum quantity of the substances and mixtures to be stored
Processing duration
Promptly after receipt of application
Legal basis
Appeal
- Notification of intended storage of ammonium nitrate and mixtures containing ammonium nitrate of groups and subgroups A, D IV and E in quantities exceeding 25 tons (Ordinance on Hazardous Substances - GefStoffV, Number 5 Ammonium Nitrate, Section 5.4.2.3)
What else should I know?
Notifications in the TLV's area of responsibility should be submitted to the appropriate TLV regional inspectorates within the scope of their designated local responsibilities.
They can assist you with any questions that may arise regarding the application. Specific contact persons can be obtained from the telephone numbers shown.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
Technically approved by
Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection
Professionally released on
31.05.2018
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
Competent Authority
Thüringer Landesamt für Verbraucherschutz (TLV) - Regionalinspektion Mittelthüringen
Postal address
99947 Bad Langensalza
Delivery address
99099 Erfurt
Parking spaces
Besucherparkplatz
Number: 10
Fees: no