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Requirement · CRMAB-SP-12

Accept that a single objection by the host Member State ends the application; the Member State must substantiate it before the Board.

Promoters of proposed Strategic Projects, and the host Member State must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 7(8), 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 application. as of 2026-08-18
Addressee Promoters of proposed Strategic Projects, and the host Member StateAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, consolidated 03.05.2024Article Art. 7(8)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

an objection by the Member State whose territory is concerned

Obligation

Accept that a single objection by the host Member State ends the application; the Member State must substantiate it before the Board.

Who is affected

Addressee
Promoters of proposed Strategic Projects, and the host Member State
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Waste and landfill, Aluminium and metals, Steel
Applies
From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1))

Burden drivers

D3 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

On the basis of an objection by the Member State whose territory is concerned by a proposed project, the project shall not be considered for recognition as a Strategic Project. The Member State concerned shall substantiate its objection during the discussions referred to in paragraph 6.

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