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Requirement · CENV-03

Issue the reasoned conclusion on a Strategic Project's environmental impact assessment within 90 days of receiving all necessary information and completing consultations.

Member State competent authorities must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 12(3), in the Critical Raw Materials Act. as of 2026-08-18
  • The act gives its timing as: From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1)). as of 2026-08-18
  • It names 3 industries by name: Waste, Aluminium and Steel. as of 2026-08-18
  • Compliance is checked by none, per project. as of 2026-08-18
Addressee Member State competent authoritiesAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, consolidated 03.05.2024Article Art. 12(3)Class Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

a completed environmental impact assessment for a Strategic Project

Obligation

Issue the reasoned conclusion on a Strategic Project's environmental impact assessment within 90 days of receiving all necessary information and completing consultations.

Who is affected

Addressee
Member State competent authorities
Class
Governments
Sectors
Names Waste and landfill, Aluminium and metals, Steel
Applies
From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1))

Burden drivers

D5 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities issue the reasoned conclusion referred to in Article 1(2), point (g)(iv), of Directive 2011/92/EU on the environmental impact assessment of a Strategic Project within 90 days of receiving all necessary information pursuant to Articles 5, 6 and 7 of that Directive and after completing the consultations referred to in Articles 6 and 7 of that Directive.

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