Apply for a permit under immission control law for the construction and operation of systems 
If you want to set up and operate a plant that could damage the environment or endanger the general public, you need a permit under immission control law.
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Basic information
Due to their nature or operation, installations can cause harmful environmental effects or otherwise endanger, significantly disadvantage or significantly inconvenience the general public or the neighborhood.
If you want to set up and operate such a facility, you need a permit from the competent authority.
Stationary waste disposal facilities for the storage or treatment of waste are also subject to approval.
Requirements
- You must prove that you will comply with the obligations of the Federal Immission Control Act when constructing and operating a plant.
- No other public law regulations or occupational health and safety concerns stand in the way of the project.
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Procedure
- You submit the signed documents to the authority.
- The competent authority will confirm receipt of the documents and inform you which additional documents it requires to assess the requirements.
- The public and public agencies will be involved.
- You can only start work on your project once you have received approval.
Online application:
- Use the online service.
- Please log in with your access data via the Gemeinsam-Online service account or register first.
- ELiA-Online is a form-based online service that can also be used to attach additional documents (expert reports, drawings, etc.) to the application or notification using the upload function.
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Necessary Documents
- ELiA forms
- (Electronic immission control application), available on the website of the Trade Supervisory Authority of the State of Bremen
- Required drawings, plans or expert opinions
- Explanatory notes on the system
- Other documents
- If necessary, ask the competent authority
- ELiA forms
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Competent Department
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Die Senatorin für Umwelt, Klima und Wissenschaft I Referat 23
- +49 421 361 2407
- An der Reeperbahn 2, 28217 Bremen
- Website
- office
@umwelt. bremen. de
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Gewerbeaufsicht des Landes Bremen | Dienstort Bremen
- +49 421 361 6260
- Parkstraße 58-60, 28209 Bremen
- Website
- office
@gewerbeaufsicht. bremen. de - Legally secure e-communication more
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Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie
- +49 511 643 0
- Stilleweg 2, 30655 Hannover
- Website
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hannover @lbeg. niedersachsen. de
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Gewerbeaufsicht des Landes Bremen | Dienstort Bremerhaven
- 0471 596132-70
- Lange Straße 119, 27580 Bremerhaven
- Website
- office
@gewerbeaufsicht. bremen. de
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Online Services
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ELiA-Online - Electronic application under immission control law
You would like to construct or modify an installation that requires a permit. Then you can create the necessary applications or notifications digitally here in the "ELiA-Online" online service and submit them to the responsible authority.
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Fees / Costs
The fees depend on the individual case. They are based on the Environmental Administration Cost Ordinance (UmwKostV).
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
You must apply to the competent authority before installing and operating the system.
How long does it take to process
7 months From the time the documents are complete. The competent authority may extend the deadline by three months.
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Legal Bases
- Kostenverordnung der Umweltverwaltung (UmwKostV)
- § 4 Gesetz zum Schutz vor schädlichen Umwelteinwirkungen durch Luftverunreinigungen, Geräusche, Erschütterungen und ähnliche Vorgänge (Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz – BImSchG)
- § 5 Gesetz zum Schutz vor schädlichen Umwelteinwirkungen durch Luftverunreinigungen, Geräusche, Erschütterungen und ähnliche Vorgänge (Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz – BImSchG)
- § 10 Gesetz zum Schutz vor schädlichen Umwelteinwirkungen durch Luftverunreinigungen, Geräusche, Erschütterungen und ähnliche Vorgänge (Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz – BImSchG)
- § 6 Gesetz zum Schutz vor schädlichen Umwelteinwirkungen durch Luftverunreinigungen, Geräusche, Erschütterungen und ähnliche Vorgänge (Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz – BImSchG)
- Vierte Verordnung zur Durchführung des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes – 4. BImSchV
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 05.11.2025