the public concerned

Definitions over time (1)

13/08/2012 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 3, Seveso III Scope: Whole act

For the purposes of this Directive the following definitions shall apply:

‘the public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in, the taking of a decision on any of the matters covered by Article 15(1); for the purposes of this definition, non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection and meeting any applicable requirements under national law shall be deemed to have an interest;