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Simplification · NZIAB-PRM-10Hold the permitting time limits for a project raising exceptional risks to the health and safety of workers or the general population.
Promoters of net-zero technology manufacturing and strategic projects must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 9(7), 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, if it happens. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
New — no predecessor
Trigger
exceptional risks to health and safety needing time to establish that measures are in place
Obligation
Hold the permitting time limits for a project raising exceptional risks to the health and safety of workers or the general population.
Who is affected
Addressee
Promoters of net-zero technology manufacturing and strategic projects
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Batteries and solar, Wind, heat pumps, hydrogen, Carbon capture and fuels, Power and heat
Applies
Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2))
Burden drivers
No burden drivers recorded on this provision.
Source text
Verbatim
it may extend the time limits referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article and in Article 16 (1) and (2) by 6 months, within 6 months of the start of the permit-granting process.
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