Where two or more environmental assessment duties arise at once, run a coordinated or joint procedure that satisfies all of them.
Member States must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 10(2), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by competent authority, per project. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
assessment duties arising simultaneously under two or more of eight listed environmental directives
Where two or more environmental assessment duties arise at once, run a coordinated or joint procedure that satisfies all of them.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
Where the obligation to assess the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from any two or more of Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 3 ), Directive 2008/98/EC, Directive 2009/147/EC, Directive 2010/75/EU, Directive 2011/92/EU, Directive 2012/18/EU or Directive 92/43/EEC, Member States shall ensure that a coordinated or joint procedures fulfilling all the requirements of those Union legislative acts are applied.
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