Show dismissal of responsible persons in mining
If you dismiss responsible persons in your mining operation, you must notify the competent authority.
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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 you dismiss responsible persons in your company, you must inform the competent authority.
Requirements
- Only persons who have the necessary reliability, expertise and physical aptitude to perform their duties and powers may be employed as the responsible person.
- Even after the dismissal of the responsible person, you must employ as many responsible persons in the company as is necessary 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, even after their dismissal, so that orderly cooperation is guaranteed.
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Procedure
You can report the dismissal of responsible persons online via the "BergPass" platform or in writing to your responsible office.
Notify dismissal 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 to report the dismissal.
- Upload the required documents as a file.
Notify your dismissal in writing:
- Contact 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 of dismissal and check the documents submitted. If any documents are missing, they will contact you.
More information
- You must also notify us if the position of a responsible person in the company changes or if you appoint another responsible person.
- 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
- Proof of dismissal of the responsible person
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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