In application of the provisions of articles R. 212-88 and R. 212-92, nationals of a Member State of the European Union or a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area who wish to provide caving supervision, instruction, teaching or training under the freedom of establishment or the freedom to provide services must declare themselves to the Prefect of the Isère department.
The Prefect checks that the application is admissible and requests the following three opinions:
-the opinion of the Rhône-Alpes sports resources, expertise and performance centre;
-the opinion of the most representative professional organisation;
-the opinion of the French Speleology Federation.
The opinion requested is sent to the Prefect of the Isère department within eight working days. Failing this, the opinion is deemed favourable.