Processing of application for recognition Soil Quality Decree

The procedure for applying for and changing recognition is laid down in Articles 11 and 12 of the Soil Quality Decree.

The legal period for processing a new recognition is 8 weeks. The term for a change request is 4 weeks. Rijkswaterstaat may extend this procedural period for a reasonable period. The provisions of the General Administrative Law Act apply to the procedure for applying for and amending recognition.

The application will be processed through the following steps.

1. Check for completeness

When Rijkswaterstaat receives the application, it checks whether the application is complete. They check whether:

• The application form has been completed correctly and completely
• The certificate or accreditation for the activity in question is correct
• The extract from the Chamber of Commerce is up to date
• In the case of a personal registration, a (valid) Certificate of Good Conduct is attached
• In case you have not logged in via eHerkenning, or there is a valid power of attorney.

If the application is incomplete or unclear, you can supplement the application. The statutory processing period will then be suspended. You will be given a period of four weeks to supplement or clarify the application.

Does the application remain incomplete or unclear? The application will then not be processed on the basis of the General Administrative Law Act. You must then submit a new application to Rijkswaterstaat.

2. Assessment

After the admissibility test, Rijkswaterstaat checks the content of the application on the following points:

1. request advice from, among others, the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT)
2. administrative and/or criminal history of the directors, the company and the employees
3. whether the company or institution is in a state of bankruptcy or suspension of payments
4. A Bibob examination can also be carried out

3. Decision

Rijkswaterstaat issues a decision. In most cases the application is granted. If this is not the case, Rijkswaterstaat will inform the applicant about this. Rijkswaterstaat asks the applicant to submit an opinion. After receiving the views, Rijkswaterstaat will make a decision. Objection and appeal against this decision are possible in accordance with the General Administrative Law Act.

The effective date of the recognition is the date stated on the decision. From this date, the company, institution and/or employees may carry out the requested work.

4. Publication

If recognition is granted, the applicant will receive this decision by post and the decision will be published on this Rijkswaterstaat website.