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130414
Άδεια Γομωτή και Πυροδότη 1ης Κατηγορίας
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE),
Regional units, Department of Mines Inspection
Number of required documents
Description
This is the procedure through which a Category 1 powderman - blaster licence is granted. * A Category 1 powderman - blaster is a natural person who possesses and uses explosives to charge and detonate drill holes exclusively in Category 1 works, i.e. works and activities carried out within mining and quarrying sites using explosives.
- The procedure starts with the submission by the interested party of an application for an examination for a Category 1 powderman - blaster licence to the competent Region, accompanied by the documents required as appropriate.
- The file is then forwarded by the local Regions to the competent department of the Ministry of the Environment for the scheduling and organisation of the examinations.
- Once the applicant has successfully taken the examinations, the competent Region is informed of the results of the examinations, with a view to granting the requested licence in the form of a booklet.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
NORTHERN GREECE INSPECTION BODY, SOUTHERN GREECE INSPECTION BODY, ,
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Department of Mines Inspection
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Application with full identification details
Notes:
The acquisition of a permit for the works referred to in article 108 of the Mining and Quarrying Operations Regulation (abbreviation: KMLE) is subject to a special examination carried out by the competent Mining Inspectorate.
Those interested must submit an application for examination to the competent Region where the project that they are engaged in is located or, if they are not working, the place of their permanent residence, in accordance with Joint Ministerial Decision No. 2254/230/Φ6.9 (Government Gazette B73/1995), entitled Conditions, procedure and supporting documents required for the granting of a licence as a powderman - blaster for drilling holes with explosives, as in force.
In all other respects, the provisions of the abovementioned Joint Ministerial Decision, as applicable, shall apply to the acquisition of the licence.
The application must be accompanied by the supporting documents required, as detailed in the relevant section.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
NACE
- 9.9 Support activities for other mining and quarrying
Output & Results
Output
Registry update, Other
Other information
Alternative titles
Powderman and Blasters Licence for works and activities carried out within Mining and Quarrying Sites
Official title
Powderman and Blaster's licence of Class 1
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
7
0
0
54032
No
691200
691200
P3Y
Defined
Identification document
495335, 131826, 170158, 141675
9.9
5587, 7135
EU-GO, SDG"SDG" is not in the list (EU-GO, EU-GO (support)) of allowed values for the "Process source" property.
Supporting document
This is the procedure through which a Category 1 powderman - blaster licence is granted. A Category 1 powderman - blaster is a natural person who possesses and uses explosives to charge and detonate drill holes exclusively in Category 1 works, i.e. works and activities carried out within mining and quarrying sites using explosives.
The procedure starts with the submission by the interested party of an application for an examination for a Category 1 powderman - blaster licence to the competent Region, accompanied by the documents required as appropriate. The file is then forwarded by the local Regions to the competent department of the Ministry of the Environment for the scheduling and organisation of the examinations. Once the applicant has successfully taken the examinations, the competent Region is informed of the results of the examinations, with a view to granting the requested licence in the form of a booklet.
200.00
200.00
7
0
1
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1
Age
All candidates for the licence of a powderman - blaster must be between 18-65 years of age.
No
No
2
Professional
For licensed engineers - i.e. qualified mining engineers - metallurgical engineers or qualified engineers of mineral resources or qualified engineers of other equivalent and corresponding to the above mentioned specialties, as defined each time by the Technical Chamber and the applicable legislation - are not required to obtain the special licenses of Article 108, of the Ministerial Decision (Government Gazette B΄1227/2011), for the performance of the works corresponding to their specialisation, which must, however, be carried out exclusively for trial or experimental purposes or in the case of serious hazardous situations or risks.
No
No
3
Prior Service
Candidates for a powderman - blaster licence must have previous experience as an assistant in the relevant position and type of work as follows:
- 400 days service
- in the case of holding or obtaining a certificate of vocational training or a diploma of lower technical education, 200 days service,
- in the case of holding or obtaining a diploma from a secondary technical school in a relevant field, 100 days service.
- the abovementioned requirements shall be reduced by half in the case of candidates for a gum-makers licence who already hold one of the licences referred to in Article 108(4) of the Ministerial Decision (Government Gazette B΄1227/2011).
No
No
4
Prior Service
In order for the Powderman - Blasters licence to be valid for simple or electric detonations, at least half of the experience required in each case must have been spent in work using similar electric detonators.
No
No
5
Prior Service
The service attested during the period of military service in the Mixed Reconstruction Machinery Teams (MOMA) in work with the use of explosives shall be counted in full as previous service, while service in the use of explosives in general shall be counted as prior service by half and up to a maximum of 300 days service.
No
No
6
Prior Service
Prior service for the purpose of obtaining a powderman - blasters licence is taken into account when it has been completed after the age of 17.
No
No
7
Successful Participation in Exams
The powderman - blasters license for works of the 1st category is granted, after examinations, by the competent Mining Inspectorate in accordance with the applicable provisions and the required qualifications, provided for in the current Mining and Quarrying Regulation and based on the required documents described in Article 9 of the decision (Government Gazette B΄1227/2011).
No
No
8
Prior Service
Graduates of Technical Educational Institutes (TEI) specializing in Mining Technologists, are granted a 1st category powderman - blaster license, after attesting at least one (1) year of experience in projects of this category.
No
No
9
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
he candidates are required to submit a solemn declaration stating that they do not fall under the prohibitive provisions of article 18 of Law 2168/1993 and that they are not absconders or fugitives.
At the same time a Criminal Record Certificate is retrieved ex officio.
No
No
1
For the granting of the professional licenses for powderman-blaster provided for in the Mining and Quarrying Operations Regulation (abbreviation: KMLE) the allocation of the fee is as follows: 50% to the Analytical Revenue Account (ΑΛΕ) no. 1450189001 (formerly Revenue Code Number - KAE 3741) and 50% ΑΛΕ no. 1450108001 (formerly KAE 3753)
200 €
e-Administrative Fee code
2279
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Bank cashier, Digital (web banking), Tax Office cashier
Type of Cost
e-Administrative Fee
No
1
Two recent photos
Photograph
Two recent photos
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8298
2
The procedure involves the issuance of an electronic solemn declaration by the person concerned, without the need to visit an administrative authority or Citizens Service Centre (KEP).
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
3
A solemn declaration by the applicant stating that they do not fall under the prohibitive provisions of article 18 of Law 2168/93 and that they are not an absconder or fugitive.
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration by the applicant stating that they do not fall under the prohibitive provisions of article 18 of Law 2168/93 and that they are not an absconder or fugitive.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
4
A certificate from a neurologist - psychiatrist or a general practitioner related to the applicants mental health status.
Expert Evaluation
A certificate from a neurologist - psychiatrist or a general practitioner related to the applicants mental health status.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This certificate is handed over by the doctor to the examinee in a sealed envelope, which the latter submits to the competent Region along with their application.
The licencing authorith shall check that the envelope has not been unsealed and shall not receive a certificate in a tampered envelope.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8520
5
Copy of type A Criminal Record, in accordance with the provisions of article 575 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Copy of type A Criminal Record, in accordance with the provisions of article 575 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou
Submission by:
Ex officio (manual)
Notes:
The copy of the Criminal Record is retrieved by the relevant Regional Service, through the competent Security Directorates or Police Directorates.
The Police Authority, after receiving a copy of the candidates application, requests a Copy of the Criminal Record from the competent Public Prosecutors Office, which is then forwarded to the relevant Regional Service, with observations based on the contents of the Record and the information held by the Service.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4750
6
A duplicate of the receipt of the Public Treasury, as defined by the provisions in force, and the stamps required by law for the stamping of the licence
Proof of payment / Receipt
A duplicate of the receipt of the Public Treasury, as defined by the provisions in force, and the stamps required by law for the stamping of the licence
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7053
7
Certificates of Studies
Proof of Study
Certificates of Studies
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2825
8
Certificates of Prior Experience or other evidence of such experience as appropriate
Proof of Previous Service
Certificates of Prior Experience or other evidence of such experience as appropriate
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
1. Prior experience must be proven by the relevant certificates, which must include:
- the details of the employer
- the details of the employee
- the location of the works on which the candidate has worked
- the type of works in which the candidate was employed
- the exact period of employment, in terms of days service, in each speciality, with an indication of the corresponding dates.
2. The certificates of prior service should be certified for authenticity of signature and accuracy of content, by the work supervisor or, in the absence thereof, by the local Police Authority.
If the above certificates of prior service cannot be validated, their acceptance or inadmissibility shall be decided by the competent Committee referred to in Article 110(3).
If the above certificates cannot be validated, any additional proof of prior service may be requested, the acceptance of which shall be decided in accordance with the above procedure.
3. The certificates of prior service and other proofs of such service shall have the status of a Solemn Declaration before a Public Authority, and in the case of incorrect or false information, the offenders shall be punished in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Penal Code.
4. i. Candidates for a powderman - blasters license must have prior experience as an assistant in the corresponding position and type of work of four hundred (400) paydays
4. ii. In the case of holding or obtaining a certificate of vocational training or a diploma of lower technical education, experience as above of two hundred (200) paydays is required,
4. iii. In the case of holding or obtaining a diploma from a secondary technical school in a relevant field of specialisation, one hundred (100) days service is required.
4. iv. The above requirements shall be reduced by half for applicants who already hold a license, from those listed in Article 108 par. (4) of the Mining and Quarrying Operations Regulation (abbreviation: KMLE).
4. v. If the applicant is a graduate of higher schools or holds a degree from a higher technical school, they shall submit the same supporting documents except for the certificates of prior experience, which shall be replaced by the following:
(a) evidence (contracts - statements of assignment, statements of commissioning, tax certificates, etc.) proving the duration of exercise of their profession and the time spent working on specific works.
b) A solemn declaration by the interested party, in accordance with Article 8 of Law 1599/86, indicating the specific works in which explosives were used and from which the necessary knowledge on the charging and detonation of drill holes was acquired, as well as the applicants details.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4441
Joint Ministerial Decision
Οικ. 2254/230/Φ.6.9
1995
73
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
Φ.6.9/13370/1560
1995
677
Β
Description
Supplement and amendment of the Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 2254/230/F.6.9/21.12.1994 (Government Gazette B73/95) "Conditions, procedure and supporting documents required for the granting of a licence to a powderman - blaster of drilling holes with explosive charges"
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19950200677
Joint Ministerial Decision
Φ.6.9/25068/1183
1996
1035
Β
Description
Amendment of the Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 2254/230/Φ.6.9/21.12.1994 (Government Gazette B73/95) "Conditions, procedure and supporting documents required for the granting of a licence to a powderman - blaster of drilling holes with explosive charges"
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19960201035
Joint Ministerial Decision
Δ7/19488
2011
1986
Β
Description
Amendment of the Joint Ministerial Decision No. Δ7/B/Οικ.13803/Γ.Δ.ΦΠ4213/4-8-2004 of the Ministers of Economy - Finance and Development "Establishment of monetary compensation (fee) for the granting of any permit or approval or right provided for by the Mining and Quarrying Legislation" (Government Gazette 1228/B/11-8-2004)
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110201986
Joint Ministerial Decision
ΥΠΕΝ/ΔΑΠ/71099/67
2018
5018
Β
Description
Determination of the types and amounts of the fees required for the granting of any authorisation provided for by Law No. 4512/2018 or the mining and quarrying legislation in general, as well as the exercise of any appeal before the Minister of Environment and Energy
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180205018
Ministerial Decision
108 - 111
Δ7/Α/οικ.12050/2223
2011
1227
Β
Law
186
3852
2010
87
Α
1
Receipt of an application for a powderman - blaster's licence (Competent Region)
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The interested party submits their application and a complete file with the necessary supporting documents, as described in the relevant section, to the competent Region where the project in which they are employed is located or, if they are not employed, where their permanent residence is located.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
No
No
2
Preliminary check of the application (Competent Region)
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
A preliminary check of the application and the accompanying file is carried out by the competent Region in order to verify the completeness of the application and the required supporting documents.
At this stage, it is determined whether the required medical certificate has been submitted in a sealed, not tampered envelope and an ex officio search is carried out for the required Criminal Record Certificate.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
No
No
3
Verification of completeness and forwarding to the competent Service of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (COMPETENT REGION)
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If it is established during the preliminary check that the applicant fulfils the requirements for the request for a Powderman - Blasters licence and that the application and the accompanying file are complete, the case is referred to the competent department of the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
No
4
Detection of deficiencies during the preliminary check which are not addressable and notification to the person concerned (COMPETENT REGION)
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If the preliminary check reveals deficiencies which cannot be addressed through amendments, additions or corrections, the person concerned is informed accordingly and the case is filed.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
Yes
5
Detection of deficiencies during the preliminary check which are addressable (COMPETENT REGION)
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If it is established during the preliminary check that the application or the accompanying file has deficiencies that need to be addressed by means of additions or corrections, a letter is sent to the person concerned with comments on the deficiencies in the supporting documents.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
No
6
Receipt of additional documentation (COMPETENT REGION)
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Description
The additional supporting documents submitted by the interested party are received and the procedure is repeated from the beginning with a repetition of step 2.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
No
7
Receipt of the application and the accompanying file (Ministry of the Environment and Energy)
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The application and the accompanying file of supporting documents are received by the competent body, i.e. the locally competent Mines Inspection Department of the Northern and Southern Greece Inspection Corps of the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
No
No
8
Checking the application file (Ministry of Environment and Energy)
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The competent Mines Inspection Department of the Northern and Southern Greece Inspection Corps of the Ministry of Environment and Energy checks the submitted application and the accompanying file in order to verify the completeness of the application and the required supporting documents.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
No
No
9
Verification of the completeness of the application file and notification to the applicant regarding their participation in the examinations (Ministry of Environment and Energy)
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Candidates who have the qualifications required by Article 109 of the Mining and Quarrying Operations Regulation (Government Gazette B1227/2011) are invited for examination, on a specified date, by the competent Mining Inspectorate. The relevant notice is made in writing, at least 20 days before the date of examination.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
No
10
Identification of deficiencies in the file and return of the file to the competent Region (Ministry of Environment and Energy)
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If, during the check, it is found that the application or the accompanying file have deficiencies, irrespective of whether or not they can be addressed, the documents received shall be returned to the competent Region.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
No
11
Receipt of the returned file and repetition of step 2 (COMPETENT REGION)
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The case file is received by the relevant Region and Step 2 (Preliminary Check of the application) is repeated.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
Yes
12
Organising Examinations (Ministry of Environment and Energy)
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Action of the executive / co-competent body
Description
In each Mining Inspectorate, by decision of the Mining Inspector, a three-member committee for the granting of powderman - blasters licence, consisting of at least two mining engineers, shall be established. The committee shall meet quarterly if there are applications for consideration or more frequently if more than 10 new applications have been submitted. A quorum shall exist when the Committee is fully represented and its decisions shall be taken by an absolute majority. Candidates shall be examined according to the Committees judgment and on the basis of the type of licence requested by the applicant in their application. The questions of the examination relate to the subject of the work for which the licence is requested and to the provisions of the current Mining and Quarrying Operations Regulation (Government Gazette B1227/2011), which are related to the above subject, but also to the general safety and health measures.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
No
No
13
Examination results
Responsible for Implementation
Working Group
No
No
14
Successful participation in the examinations and notification to the competent Region (Ministry of Environment and Energy)
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The Committee, if the candidate is successful in the examinations, approves the granting of the corresponding licence by means of a report, a copy of which is forwarded to the competent Region.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
No
15
Unsuccessful participation in the examinations and notification to the applicant of the possibility of scheduling a re-examination (Ministry of Environment and Energy)
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If the candidate fails the exams, they are entitled to a re-examination, provided they resubmit a new application with any additional supporting documents and the relevant Public Fund fee. The first re-examination may be taken after a two-month period, the second after a further two months, the third after four months, the fourth after eight months and the fifth after 12 months, from the two-month period of the initial examination and then after a further two months from the previous re-examination.
In case of a successful participation in any of the re-examinations, the procedure of step 8 shall be followed.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
Yes
No
16
Granting the licence (COMPETENT REGION)
Responsible for Implementation
Co-competent Authority
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The granting of the license, if the candidate has been deemed competent, is in the form of a special booklet issued by the competent Region, which clearly indicates the type of work, for which the license was granted, in accordance with the provisions of Article 108 paragraph 4 of the Mining and Quarrying Operations Regulation (Government Gazette B΄1227/2011) and Article 5 of the Joint Ministerial Decision Οικ. 2254/230/Φ6.9/95 (Government Gazette B΄73/1995).
This permit is valid nationwide.
Notes
The Region of permanent residence of the person concerned or of the establishment of the project in which they are employed is the co-competent authority.
The time required to process the application cannot be determined, as it depends on the co-competent body and there are no specific deadlines other than those laid down in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
The overall completion time depends on the frequency of examinations by the competent committee. It is estimated at six months from the date of submission of the application to the Region.
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