Strategies for emergency planning and land use planning for SEVESO sites

The event will focus on areas with a high concentration of major-accident-hazards establishments (subject to "Seveso" directive), the related considerations in terms of domino effects and the impact on urban and regional land-use planning, as well as external emergency planning, including contextualizing the topics to real-world cases such as the Sicilian industrial hub of Augusta-Priolo-Melilli.

This is the primary purpose of the first multilateral event, planned as part of a collaboration agreement on Seveso activities signed by ISPRA and MASE, which will feature speakers representing local and national institutions from Italy, Belgium, Finland, and Sweden.

The scheduled sessions, moderated by senior experts from ISPRA, MASE, and ARPA, are intended for ISPRA staff (in particular, Seveso and IPPC-IED inspectors, as part of the ongoing training and refresher course scheduled for 2025) and SNPA, CNVVF, and INAIL staff involved in standardization, evaluation, and control activities, officials and managers from ministries and other bodies involved in national activities, trade associations of operators, and, in general, all stakeholders.

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Day 1 – 01/10/2025 – Morning 

Methodological approaches to area risk assessment and case studies (Moderator: E. Floridi, MASE)

The regulatory context: the role of integrated area risk studies in the implementation of the Seveso III Directive. Analysis of the reference regulatory framework with focus on Annex E to Legislative Decree 105/2015 (Italian implementation of the Seveso directive). R Marrazzo (ISPRA)

Integrated risk assessment methodologies in areas with a high concentration of industrial plants. Tools and approaches to analyze integrated risk between multiple nearby plants.
Bartolozzi (Regional Environmental Protection Agency of Sicilia); F. Astorri (ISPRA)

Domino effects and risk management in industrial areas. Case studies and mitigation strategies to reduce the risk of domino effects between plants. 
Operator of the Area (F. Nicolosi, ISAB), Consultants (M. Giovani, ICARO)

The Priolo-Melilli-Augusta hub (Industrial area of Siracusa): update work on the integrated area risks study. Presentation of the first evidence and critical issues that emerged in the local context. 
Bartolozzi (Regional Environmental Protection Agency of Sicilia); F. Caruso (Regional Fire Brigade of Sicilia)

European Experiences in Domino evaluation and area risk studies for Seveso Establishments. Examples of regulations and good practices adopted in other EU countries.
Schaerlaekens, Department of Spatial and Environmental Development, Belgium

Day 1 – 01/10/2025 - Afternoon

External Area Emergency Planning and New Warning Tools (Moderator: F. Astorri, ISPRA)

The new Civil Protection Guidelines for the management of industrial emergencies. In-depth analysis of the latest guidelines for emergency planning at the local and national levels.
Geri, DPC

IT-Alert and innovative tools for emergency communication. How new technologies can improve the effectiveness of the response in the event of a major accident. 
Sgroi, Prefecture of Siracusa

Role of institutions in highly concentrated industrial areas. Cooperation in the prevention and management of accidents. 
Burgio (Regional Fire Brigade of Sicilia)

The emergency response and the coordination between IEP and EEP: evaluation and control during the Seveso Inspections. 
Marrazzo, ISPRA

Day 2 – 02/10/2025 - Morning

Land-Use Planning and the Future of Regulation (Moderator: F. Delli Quadri, ISPRA)

The tools for the municipalities for the LUP. Data and information taken from the notification form and activities for the population
Astorri (ISPRA)

Significant issues emerged for the municipalities of the industrial hub of AERCA Siracusa. Possible solutions for the prevention of industrial risks. 
Giandolfo (Municipality of Priolo G.)

Proposals for regulatory revision for more effective management of the territory. The Ministerial Decree of 9 May 2001 (Italian decree on LUP) and elements for updating in light of new safety requirements. 
Marrazzo (ISPRA)

European Experiences in Land-Use Planning for Seveso Establishments. Examples of regulations and good practices adopted in Finland. 
Heinimaa (Tukes, Finland)

European Experiences in Land-Use Planning for Seveso Establishments. Examples of regulations and good practices adopted in Sweden. 
C. Larsson (County Administrative Board of Norrbotten, Sweden)

Following the technical sessions of the first two days, round-table included, the third day featured a presentation of the activities of the industrial area managers and, subsequently, a technical tour of the refinery facilities, including the control room and fire prevention unit.

At the end of the event, the organizers extended heartfelt thanks and a “see you soon” to the numerous participants, both in person and remotely, emphasizing once again how loyal collaboration between managers and competent authorities, synergy, and the sharing of experiences and best practices among all stakeholders are essential to achieving shared goals of improvement and growth.

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