Show change in the position of responsible persons in mining
If the position of responsible persons in your mining operation changes, you must inform the responsible body.
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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 the position of responsible persons in your company changes, you must inform the responsible body. 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
- In their new position, the responsible person must also possess the reliability, expertise and physical aptitude required to fulfill their tasks and powers.
- Even after changing the position of the responsible person in the company, you must appoint as many responsible persons as are required for the planned and safe management of your company.
- You must clearly and completely define and coordinate the tasks and powers of the responsible persons so that orderly cooperation is guaranteed.
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Procedure
You can report the change in the position of the responsible persons in your company online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your competent authority.
Submit notification online:
- Call up 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.
- Upload the required documents as a file.
Submit the notification 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 responsible office will receive your notification and check the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, they will contact you.
Note: In exceptional cases, the notification of the new position 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 important material assets.
More information
- You must also notify us if you appoint a responsible person in the company 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.
- Call up the "BergPass" online platform and log in.
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Necessary Documents
- None
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Competent Department
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Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie
- +49 511 643 0
- Stilleweg 2, 30655 Hannover
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hannover @lbeg. niedersachsen. de
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Online Services
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BergPass - the application platform of the mountain authorities
The BergPass application platform allows you to process all federal mining law procedures online.
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Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There is no deadline. However, you must submit the notification immediately.
How long does it take to process
1 day bis 7 days
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Legal Bases
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 16.04.2026