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Simplification · CRMAB-SP-13Hold the 90-day decision deadline where the application's nature, complexity or size, or the number received, requires longer.
Promoters awaiting a recognition decision must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 7(10), 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, if it happens. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
New — no predecessor
Trigger
an exceptional case or too many applications before a cut-off
Obligation
Hold the 90-day decision deadline where the application's nature, complexity or size, or the number received, requires longer.
Who is affected
Addressee
Promoters awaiting a recognition decision
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
the Commission may, on a case-by-case basis and no later than 20 days before the expiry of the time limit referred to in paragraph 9, extend that time limit by a maximum of 90 days
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