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RCER-2025 applies in Jubail, Yanbu, Ras Al-Khair and Jazan instead of the NCEC regulations. Here is what it asks of your facility, with the volume, section and page for every point.

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Which forms do I need?Tick what your facility has and see the RCER-2025 forms and plans that apply.Deadline calculatorEnter a start-up or expiry date. RCER counts days as working days, and so does the calculator.Deadlines34 RCER-2025 time limits, each with its volume, clause and page.Fines28 penalty ranges from Table 3.1 of Volume III, and how RC sets the amount.Glossary50 terms as RCER-2025 defines them, from EPC and EPO to third party.

How an RC permit is issued

From screening to the permit to operate.

1
Screening
Submit the Environmental Screening Questionnaire with the Site Allocation Request. The RC sets the facility category.^{RCER-2025 Vol. II, Section 1.3, page 3}
2
Application
Submit the permit application package, with an EIA for Second and Third Category facilities or an EMP for First Category.^{RCER-2025 Vol. II, Section 1.3.1, page 3}
3
Permit to construct
The RC issues the EPC. The lease is signed only after the EPC is issued.^{RCER-2025 Vol. II, Section 1.3.1(v), page 4}
4
Permit to operate
Apply at least 60 working days before start-up. The RC inspects, and the EPO lasts five years.^{RCER-2025 Vol. II, Section 1.3.2(i) and (vii), page 4, and Glossary, Day, page vi}

The 24 application forms

What each form covers, what to attach and the mistakes that delay approval.

General

PA-G1General application

Air

Water

Hazardous materials and waste

Other activities and renewal

Guides

Regulations we cite

Every page in this library is written from the three volumes of RCER-2025. A reference such as RCER-2025 Vol. I, 1.3.6, page 6 means Volume I, clause 1.3.6, on printed page 6. NCEC texts are listed on the NCEC regulations page.

Royal Commission Environmental Regulations 2025, Volume I, Regulations and Standards: The environmental standards and the rules for permits to construct (EPC) and operate (EPO), cited by clause. Cited as RCER-2025 Vol. I.
Royal Commission Environmental Regulations 2025, Volume II, Environmental Permits and Licenses Program: The permit application process, the screening questionnaire and the application packages. Cited as RCER-2025 Vol. II.
Royal Commission Environmental Regulations 2025, Volume III, Penalty System and Service Charges: Royal Commission penalties and service charges. Cited as RCER-2025 Vol. III.