Where the project was already in permitting before recognition, or is an extension of a permitted Strategic Project, finish within 24 months for extraction or 12 months for processing or recycling, counted from recognition.
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(2), 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
The rule
a project already in the permit-granting process at the time of recognition, or an extension of a permitted Strategic Project
Where the project was already in permitting before recognition, or is an extension of a permitted Strategic Project, finish within 24 months for extraction or 12 months for processing or recycling, counted from recognition.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
for Strategic Projects in the Union that were subject to the permit-granting process before being recognised as Strategic Projects and for extensions of existing Strategic Projects that have already been granted a permit, the duration of the permit-granting process after the project is recognised as a Strategic Project shall not exceed: (a) 24 months for Strategic Projects involving extraction; (b) 12 months for Strategic Projects involving only processing or recycling.
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