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Requirement · NZIAB-SP-16Handle every process touching a strategic project in the most rapid way Union and national law allow -- a duty on the promoter as much as on the authorities.
Promoters of net-zero strategic projects and all authorities concerned must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 15(1), 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 none, per project. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
New — no predecessor
Trigger
recognition as a net-zero strategic project
Obligation
Handle every process touching a strategic project in the most rapid way Union and national law allow -- a duty on the promoter as much as on the authorities.
Who is affected
Addressee
Promoters of net-zero strategic projects and all authorities concerned
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
Project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that for net-zero strategic projects the relevant processes are treated in the most rapid way possible
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