Complete the permit-granting process for a Strategic Project within 27 months where it involves extraction, or 15 months where it involves only processing or recycling.

Member State permit-granting authorities and single points of contact must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

It is Art. 11(1), 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 application. as of 2026-08-18

Addressee Member State permit-granting authorities and single points of contactAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, consolidated 03.05.2024Article Art. 11(1)Class Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

a permit-granting application for a recognised Strategic Project

Obligation

Complete the permit-granting process for a Strategic Project within 27 months where it involves extraction, or 15 months where it involves only processing or recycling.

Who is affected

Addressee

Member State permit-granting authorities and single points of contact

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

For Strategic Projects in the Union, the permit-granting process shall not exceed: (a) 27 months for Strategic Projects involving extraction; (b) 15 months for Strategic Projects involving only processing or recycling.

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