Decide on Strategic Project recognition within 90 days of acknowledging a complete application, give reasons, and notify the applicant, the Board and the territory concerned.
The Commission must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 7(9), 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
The rule
a complete application acknowledged under Art. 7(4)
Decide on Strategic Project recognition within 90 days of acknowledging a complete application, give reasons, and notify the applicant, the Board and the territory concerned.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
The Commission shall, taking account of the opinion of the Board referred to in paragraph 6, adopt its decision on the recognition of the project as a Strategic Project within 90 days of acknowledging the completeness of the application in accordance with paragraph 4 and shall notify the applicant thereof. The Commission’s decision shall be reasoned. The Commission shall provide its decision to the Board and to the Member State or third country whose territory is concerned by the project.
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