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Request the scoping opinion within 30 days of recognition.

Promoters whose project was already in permitting before recognition must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 12(6), 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 competent authority, per project. as of 2026-08-18
Addressee Promoters whose project was already in permitting before recognitionAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, consolidated 03.05.2024Article Art. 12(6)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

the project entered the permit-granting process before being recognised

Obligation

Request the scoping opinion within 30 days of recognition.

Who is affected

Addressee
Promoters whose project was already in permitting before recognition
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Waste and landfill, Aluminium and metals, Steel
Applies
From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1))

Burden drivers

No burden drivers recorded on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the permit-granting process for Strategic Projects that had entered in the permit-granting process before being recognised as a Strategic Project.

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