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Requirement · CRMAB-SP-12Accept 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
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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