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Requirement · CRMAB-SPC-04

Accept all permit-granting documents in electronic form.

Member States and their permit-granting authorities must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 9(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 none, per application. as of 2026-08-18
Addressee Member States and their permit-granting authoritiesAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, consolidated 03.05.2024Article Art. 9(6)Class Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

any relevant document

Obligation

Accept all permit-granting documents in electronic form.

Who is affected

Addressee
Member States and their permit-granting 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

D4 — 1 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

Project promoters shall be allowed to submit all documents relevant to the permit-granting process in electronic form.

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