{"id":1424,"date":"2026-09-22T19:47:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T19:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qubus.le-an.net\/?post_type=dienstleistung&#038;p=1424"},"modified":"2026-09-24T17:34:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T17:34:26","slug":"approval-procedure","status":"publish","type":"dienstleistung","link":"https:\/\/qubus.le-an.net\/en\/dienstleistungen\/genehmigungsverfahren\/","title":{"rendered":"Approval procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"genehmigungsverfahren-nach-bimschg-und-whg\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permit procedures under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and the Water Resources Act (WHG)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/qubus.le-an.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC_4846-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1314\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qubus.le-an.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC_4846-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qubus.le-an.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC_4846-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qubus.le-an.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC_4846-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qubus.le-an.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC_4846-1536x1094.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/qubus.le-an.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC_4846.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Approval procedure<\/strong> In accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and the Water Resources Act (WHG), this plays a key role for companies that operate certain installations or carry out specific activities. It ensures that they meet the legal requirements in the areas of immission control and water law and supports them in complying with the prescribed regulations. Our team at QUBUS offers efficient permit management that guides you through the entire permit process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-kasten is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies that operate certain installations or carry out certain activities must comply with the requirements of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and the Water Resources Act (WHG). In the field of immission control, this covers installations or activities listed in Annex 1 of the 4th BImSchV where the quantity thresholds specified therein are exceeded. In the field of water law, this includes, for example, waste water treatment plants with direct or indirect discharge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-kasten is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our expertise \u2013 your advantage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our expertise lies in providing comprehensive support to companies throughout the entire authorisation process in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and the Water Resources Act (WHG). We have many years of sector-specific experience in conducting complex authorisation procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are aware of the complexity and challenges involved in these processes and offer you our professional and efficient support to ensure that you comply with all the necessary regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"professionelle-begleitung-durch-qubus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional support from QUBUS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning new installations subject to authorisation, or wish to make changes to existing installations or activities that fall within the scope of the BImSchG or the WHG, it is important to check which specific requirements apply to your business to ensure that you comply with all legal obligations. We can assist you in identifying the relevant requirements for your specific case and will be happy to guide you safely through the authorisation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advice and support at every stage of the approval process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our services include advice and support on all matters relating to <strong>Permit procedures under environmental protection and water legislation<\/strong>. This includes, amongst other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-kasten is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list q-check\">\n<li>New authorisations under Section 4 of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval of amendments pursuant to Section 16 of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notifications of changes pursuant to Section 15 of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AwSV notification procedure pursuant to Section 40 of the AwSV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-kasten is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list q-check\">\n<li>Permit for indirect discharge pursuant to Section 58 of the Water Act (WHG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment of suitability in accordance with Section 63 of the Water Resources Act (WHG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permits under accident prevention legislation pursuant to Section 23b of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We support you throughout the entire approval process and work with you to prepare the necessary documentation for the relevant procedure. In doing so, we work closely with the relevant authorities, experts and project stakeholders to ensure the process runs smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authorisation procedures for companies in the surface treatment, chemical or waste management sectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our services are aimed at companies that operate certain installations or carry out activities falling within the scope of Annex 1 of the 4th BImSchV (e.g. electroplating plants, anodising plants with an active bath volume &gt; 30 \u33a5 or &gt; 1 \u33a5 in the case of pickling or etching with nitric acid or hydrofluoric acid) or which fall within the scope of water legislation (e.g. a wastewater treatment plant whose upstream source is an electroplating or anodising plant; storage facilities containing substances hazardous to water). These include, amongst others, companies in the fields of surface treatment, the chemical industry or waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-wichtig is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With our expertise and support, you can ensure that you are prepared for the respective <strong>Approval procedure<\/strong> comply with all legal requirements and ensure that the environment and people are fully protected. Get some no-obligation advice now <a href=\"tel:+497171104080\"><strong>07171 \/ 10408-0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ablauf-eines-genehmigungsverfahrens\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The process of an authorisation procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>permit procedures under environmental protection or water legislation<\/strong> (also known as the complaint procedure) is generally divided into the following phase <strong>before submitting an application<\/strong> and into the phase <strong>following the submission of the application<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-kasten is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage \u2013 prior to submitting the application<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the phase <strong>before submitting an application<\/strong> The scope of the authorisation, and thus the procedure itself, must be agreed with the authority during an application conference. In the case of a planning permission procedure under environmental protection law, Section 13 of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) \u2013 the so-called \u2018concentration effect\u2019 \u2013 applies; this includes approvals from other specialist areas (building law, water law). During the application conference, it is determined whether any further expert reports are required (e.g. air pollution forecast, noise forecast, fire safety plan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application documents are then compiled. To this end, the applicant must provide a rough outline of the project. The application documents are submitted to the relevant authority as a single bundle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-kasten is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage \u2013 following submission of the application<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the phase <strong>following the submission of the application<\/strong> The application documents submitted are checked to ensure they are complete. The procedure only begins once the authority has confirmed that the documents submitted are complete. If the documents are incomplete, they must be amended and resubmitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of a planning permission procedure involving public participation, the proposed project is publicly announced and the application documents are made available for public inspection. Should third parties raise objections, a hearing may be held to discuss these objections. The procedure concludes with the grant of authorisation. This may be subject to ancillary provisions (requirements or conditions).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"haeufig-gestellte-fragen-rund-um-das-genehmigungsverfahren\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about the authorisation process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading q-quadrat\">Which installations or activities are subject to a reporting or authorisation requirement?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annex 1 of the 4th BImSchV lists the installations or activities that are subject to authorisation under immission control legislation. Some examples are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list q-check\">\n<li>Electroplating plants with an active bath volume of &gt; 30 \u33a5, or plants for etching and pickling using nitric acid or hydrofluoric acid with a volume of &gt; 1 \u33a5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Painting installations with an organic solvent consumption of &gt; 150 kg\/h or 15 t\/a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities for the storage of acutely toxic substances &gt; 2 t (in this case: acute toxicity categories 1 and 2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading q-quadrat\">What notifications or permits need to be submitted or applied for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the planned project, it must be clarified with the relevant authority which authorisation or notification procedure is required. The following procedures may be required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-kasten is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list q-check q-zweispaltig\">\n<li>Renewal of an environmental protection permit under Section 4 of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval of amendments under environmental protection legislation pursuant to Section 16 of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notification procedure under environmental protection law pursuant to Section 15 of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceedings under environmental protection and major accident legislation pursuant to Section 23b of the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permit for indirect discharge pursuant to Section 58 of the Water Act (WHG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AwSV notification procedure in accordance with Section 40 of the AwSV for HBV and LAU facilities (HBV = manufacture, treatment, use; LAU = storage, filling, decanting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading q-quadrat\">What documents need to be submitted?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scope of the application documents is determined in consultation with the relevant authority at the application meeting. In most cases, the authorities provide so-called checklists and forms. In addition, expert reports may be required (e.g. air pollution forecasts, noise forecasts, fire safety plans).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading q-quadrat\">How long does a notification or authorisation procedure take?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The processing time for an authorisation procedure by the authority is between 3 and 9 months \u2013 depending on the type of procedure applied for (e.g. with or without public consultation). In the case of a notification procedure, the processing time is usually 1 month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key factor here is <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>Completeness<\/strong> the application or notification documents; only then does the relevant procedure commence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading q-quadrat\">How long is the authorisation valid for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The permit under the Law on the Control of Environmental Emissions is valid indefinitely. The indirect discharge permit under water law is granted for a fixed period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column q-wichtig is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefit from our many years of experience and our expertise in <strong>permit procedures under environmental protection and water legislation<\/strong>. As your partner, we\u2019ll guide you through the approval process. Request a quote now <a href=\"tel:+497171104080\"><strong>07171 \/ 10408-0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We guide you through the notification and authorisation procedures under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and the Water Resources Act. 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