Dataset Direct Download Service (WFS): Special quarry zones (zones 109) in Île-de-France

The authorisation to open a quarry on land is governed by an Environmental Protection Classified Facility (EPCI) (Article R.511-9 of the Environmental Code). In addition, Articles 109 and 109-1 of the Mining Code provide for the possibility of creating special quarrying areas for the preservation of quarry materials for the conservation of quarry materials for the territory and at international level (Articles L.321-1 of the Mining Code and Articles 1 to 6 of Decree No. 97-181 of 28 February 1997). In addition to the general provisions for the opening and operation of a quarry, a special area may be defined in a given geographical area for one or more quarrying substances. The research and exploitation of the latter shall be subject to: — authorisation to search for the so-called substance(s), with a maximum duration of 3 years renewable, in the absence of the consent of the land owner in the light of the applicant’s technical and financial capacity and the planned work; — an exclusive quarry permit (initially valid for a maximum of 10 years) to exploit the substance(s), excluding any other person and/or occupy land necessary for such exploitation.These areas are established by decree in the Council of State in the light of an environmental impact assessment of the activities envisaged, after consulting the departmental quarry commission(s) concerned and a two-month public inquiry.