Apply for a simplified procedure for the approval of installations

Prerequisites

You must prove that you will comply with the obligations of the Federal Immission Control Act when setting up and operating a system.
There are no other public law regulations or occupational safety concerns that conflict with the project.

Documents required

• Application
• required drawings, plans or reports
• Explanations about the system
• Other documents (if necessary, ask the responsible authority)

Please note

No

Deadlines

You need approval before you can start building or operating the facilities. You can apply for approval using a simplified procedure without public participation.

Procedure

You submit a written request.
The responsible authority will check your application and your documents for completeness.
If necessary, it may request further documents or information from you.
The simplified procedure takes place without public participation. No documents or plans will be displayed. There will be no discussion date.
Once the authority has identified all the circumstances that are relevant to issuing a permit, it decides on the application. You will receive a written decision with a reason.

Processing time

Not specified

Fees

Not specified

Legal remedies

• Objection within one month of receipt of the decision.

Legal basis

§ 19 Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) [http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bimschg/__19.html]

You can obtain approvals for systems of a certain type or scope using a simplified procedure. In this case, the procedure takes place without public participation.