Planning Permission Allocation Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the allocation of planning permission for transnational and cross-border high voltage lines to the Federal Network Agency. Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Institution Policy/planning Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 27 July 2013. Abstract The present Ordinance makes the Federal Network Agency the competent planning and permitting authority for transmission power line projects that cross the borders of the federal states and/or national borders and are contained in Annex 1 of the Federal Requirement Plan for Transmission Networks. By nominating the afore-mentioned Agency the one and only competent authority, the Ordinance aims to speed up permitting procedures. The text consists of 2 articles. Full text German Website www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Implements Grid Expansion Acceleration Act. Legislation | Germany | 2011 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX