Major Accidents Ordinance (MAO)
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Art. 17 Data collection by the FOEN
1 The competent federal and cantonal authorities shall forward to the FOEN on request any information collected in accordance with this Ordinance. 2 The FOEN shall ensure that the data is processed and made available to the competent authorities, insofar as this is necessary for the implementation of this Ordinance. 3 The above is subject to legal requirements concerning secrecy.
Art. 17 — Amended by Annex 2 No II 104 of the Data Protection Ordinance of 31 Aug. 2022, in force since 1 Sept. 2023 (AS 2022 568). Para. 1 — Expr. in accordance with No I of the O of 29 April 2015, in force since 1 June 2015 (AS 2015 1337). This amendment has been made throughout the text.
Art. 18 and 19
Repealed by No I of the O of 29 April 2015, with effect from 1 June 2015 (AS 2015 1337)
Art. 20 Information
1 The competent federal authorities shall inform the public of: a. the geographical location of establishments, transport routes and pipeline installations; b. the adjoining areas in accordance with Article 11a paragraph 2. 2 In the event of major accidents which could have significant effects beyond national borders, the competent federal authorities shall inform the relevant Swiss missions abroad and the foreign authorities concerned.
Art. 20 — Amended by No I of the O of 29 April 2015, in force since 1 June 2015 (AS 2015 1337).
Art. 21
Repealed by No I of the O of 29 April 2015, with effect from 1 June 2015 (AS 2015 1337)
Art. 22 Guidelines
The FOEN shall, as required, publish guidelines which explain the essential provisions of the Ordinance; these include, in particular, the provisions concerning the scope of the Ordinance, safety measures, the preparation of the summary report and risk report, and the review and assessment thereof.