Approved Natural Hazard Prevention Plans (NRPP) — Haute-Loire

Regulatory zoning of approved PPRNs (flooding, field movement,...). Law No. 87-565 of 22 July 1987 on the organisation of civil security, the protection of the forest against fire and the prevention of major risks strengthens the control of urbanisation in areas at risk where public safety may be threatened. The Law of 2 February 1995 on strengthening the protection of the environment specifies the framework for this control by establishing the Natural Risk Prevention Plans (PPRN). Implementing Decree No 95-1089 of 5 October 1995 as amended by the Decree of 4 January 2005 laid down the procedure and content of those documents. PPRNs are prescribed and approved by the Prefect; they are the subject of consultation with the municipalities and departments interested in the project and a public inquiry. These plans shall include: — A presentation report indicating the geographical area concerned, the nature of the phenomena taken into account, and their possible consequences having regard to the state of knowledge; — A regulation which sets out the prohibition measures and requirements applicable in each of the areas where a risk has been identified. These may include urban planning (land cover) or constructive arrangements (e.g. reinforcement of buildings). These measures apply to existing goods and activities, but also to new projects. They may be accompanied by measures to prevent, protect and safeguard the persons and property referred to in Article 40-1 (3) of the Law of 22 July 1987; — A zoning plan which delimits the areas referred to in Article 40-1 of Article 40-1 of the Law of 22 July 1987.