A promoter may obtain, before filing, a binding-in-practice scoping opinion on how detailed the environmental impact assessment report has to be, answered within 45 days.
Promoters of net-zero technology manufacturing projects are given a right, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 10(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 competent authority, per project. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
an environmental impact assessment is required under Arts. 5 to 9 of Directive 2011/92/EU
A promoter may obtain, before filing, a binding-in-practice scoping opinion on how detailed the environmental impact assessment report has to be, answered within 45 days.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
the project promoter concerned may request, before submitting the application, an opinion from the single point of contact on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included in the environmental impact assessment report pursuant to Article 5(1) of that Directive. The single point of contact shall ensure that the opinion is issued as soon as possible and no later than 45 days from the date on which the project promoter submitted its request for an opinion.
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