Snow-making facility - construction – conservation approval See explanation of the designation of:

The construction of a snow-making facility outside a built-up area requires conservation approval (naturschutzrechtliche Genehmigung) if this affects the interests of conservation under Section 1(1).

No harm to the interests of conservation. Alternatively, if harm is caused, overriding long-term public interest and no alternative measures available.

None. Operations may commence once the legally binding decision is issued.

Processing time

The authorities are required to issue a decision on a complete application without undue delay, and in any case within 6 months.

Application – check of completeness of documents – investigation procedure (expert’s report, on-site inspection, discussion) – decision

Written application, planning documentation, plans, sketches, descriptions, technical report, survey of flora and fauna ecosystems, analysis of alternatives, evidence of long-term public interest, agreement of the owner or proof of ownership.

Administrative charges; fees under the Fees Act (Gebührengesetz); other costs

• Tyrolean state government, Abteilung Wasser-, Forst- und Energierecht

The application does not have to be signed electronically – using a mobile phone signature (Handy-Signatur) or E-ID – or by hand.

https://www.tirol.gv.at/themen/umwelt/wasser/wasserrecht/wasserrecht-startseite/

Tyrol Conservation Act (Tiroler Naturschutzgesetz) 2005

General Administrative Procedure Act (Allgemeines Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz) 1991

Fees Act (Gebührengesetz) 1957

Provincial Administrative Charges Ordinance (Landes-Verwaltungsabgabenverordnung) 2007

Appeals against the decision notice may be lodged before the Regional Administrative Court. The appeal must specify the contested decision and the authority that issued it. It must contain a request and set out the grounds on which the allegation of illegality is based. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the authority that issued the decision within 4 weeks of notification of this decision, and must contain information that makes it possible to assess its timeliness. The authority may issue a preliminary appeal decision. The appeal may be filed electronically: Beschwerde im Verwaltungsverfahren (Appeals in administrative proceedings).

If the administrative authority fails to make a decision within 6 months, you have the option of filing a complaint before the Regional Administrative Court regarding the delay. This must be filed with the defaulting authority. The complaint must specify that authority, set out a specific request and demonstrate that the authority’s time limit for making a decision has expired.