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If you appoint responsible persons in your mining operation, you must notify the competent authority.

  • Basic information

    In mining operations, the responsibilities with regard to safety and order in mining must be clearly regulated. In addition to you as the employer and your representatives, so-called "responsible persons" also ensure that operations run smoothly.

    Responsible persons are supervisors who have been appointed to manage or supervise the operation or part of the operation. Responsible persons ensure, for example, the health and safety of employees or monitor the disposal of mining waste. If no responsible persons are appointed, you as the employer are directly responsible.

    If you appoint responsible persons in your company, you must notify the competent authority. In doing so, you must precisely describe the tasks and powers of the responsible persons. Their powers must correspond to their tasks and abilities.

    Requirements

    • As a responsible person, you may only employ persons who have the necessary reliability, expertise and physical aptitude to perform their duties and powers.
    • You must appoint as many responsible persons as necessary for the planned and safe management of your business.
    • You must clearly and completely define and coordinate the tasks and powers of the responsible persons so that orderly cooperation is guaranteed.

  • Procedure

    You can nominate responsible persons online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your competent authority.

    Submit a nomination online:

    • Go to the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
      • You will need a BundID and an identity card or residence permit with an active online ID function to submit the nomination.
    • Upload the required documents as a file.

    Submit the nomination in writing:

    • Get in touch with your responsible office.
    • Submit all the required documents there.

    Further procedural steps:

    • You will receive confirmation of receipt.
    • The competent office will receive your nomination and check the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, they will contact you.

    Note: In exceptional cases, the nomination can also be made verbally, but must then be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. This is the case, for example, if there is a risk to the life or health of employees or third parties or if there is a risk to significant material assets.

    More information

    • You must also notify us if the position of a responsible person in the company changes or if a responsible person leaves the company.

    • Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to EUR 25,000.

    Legal remedies: None

  • Necessary Documents
    • None

  • Competent Department

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  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    There is no deadline. However, you must submit the nomination without delay.

    How long does it take to process

    1 day bis 7 days

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 16.04.2026

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