major accident
as defined in Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident…, Article 3, point (5)
an occurrence such as a major emission, fire, or explosion resulting from uncontrolled developments in the course of the operation of any establishment covered by this Directive, and leading to serious danger to human health and/or the environment, immediate or delayed, inside or outside the establishment, and involving one or more dangerous substances
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- Directive 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on safety of offshore oil and gas… 32013L0030, Article 2, point (1)
in relation to an installation or connected infrastructure: (a) an incident involving an explosion, fire, loss of well control, or release of oil, gas or dangerous substances involving, or with a significant potential to cause, fatalities or serious personal injury; (b) an incident leading to… - Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on the control of major-accident… 32012L0018, Article 3, point (13)
an occurrence such as a major emission, fire, or explosion resulting from uncontrolled developments in the course of the operation of any establishment covered by this Directive, and leading to serious danger to human health or the environment, immediate or delayed, inside or outside the…