Ifølge artikel 14 i direktiv 96/82/EF sørger medlemsstaterne for, at driftslederen efter et større uheld er forpligtet til hurtigst muligt at underrette den kompetente myndighed.
Article 14 of Directive 96/82/EC requires the Member States to ensure that, as soon as practicable following a major accident, the operator shall be required to inform the competent authorities.