According to the government, the proposal mandates that facilities need permits for emissions of specific greenhouse gases if they fall under the European Commission's opt-in decision as outlined in Article 24 of the Emissions Trading Directive. It remains unclear which exact facilities or types of facilities are covered by this change, and the specific greenhouse gases requiring permits have not been detailed. The status of the European Commission's decision on the opt-in is also not specified in the proposal.
Permits can be issued to take effect from January 1, 2026, according to the government. The activity can be conducted without a permit from the regulation's entry into force until November 1, 2026, the government said. After November 1, 2026, the activity may only be conducted if an application for a permit has been submitted by that date and until the permit issue is finally decided, according to the government.
The criteria or process for issuing permits starting January 1, 2026, and potential penalties for non-compliance after November 1, 2026, have not been outlined in the proposal.