Run a free-access project website, in a language the local population understands and requiring no personal data to read, carrying at least the environmental, social and economic impacts and benefits of the project, and keep it updated.
Promoters of Strategic Projects must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 8(5), 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, continuous. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
recognition as a Strategic Project
Run a free-access project website, in a language the local population understands and requiring no personal data to read, carrying at least the environmental, social and economic impacts and benefits of the project, and keep it updated.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
The project promoter shall establish and regularly update the undertaking’s website or a dedicated project website with information relevant to the local population and to foster public acceptance about the Strategic Project, including at least information on the environmental, social and economic impacts and benefits associated with the Strategic Project. The relevant part of the undertaking’s website or dedicated project website shall be accessible by the public free of charge and shall not require the provision of personal information (free-access website). It shall be available in a language or languages that can be easily understood by the local population.
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