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Requirement · CRMAB-PRM-10Decide within 30 days of the developer submitting the required information whether the Strategic Project needs a full environmental impact assessment.
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. 11(5), 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
The rule
New — no predecessor
Trigger
information submitted under Art. 4(4) of Directive 2011/92/EU
Obligation
Decide within 30 days of the developer submitting the required information whether the Strategic Project needs a full environmental impact assessment.
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
the determination of whether the Strategic Project is to be made subject to an assessment in accordance with Articles 5 to 10 of that Directive shall be made within 30 days
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