Country Types of permit Permit Public Public Public Permit Penalties

period Consultation commenting Notice Issuance

period prior to Time Period
hearing

USA N/A 10 Years ✓ 45 Days 30 Days ╾

Australia i. Transit ╳ 40/60 Days up to

permit Upto 120 $1,000,000
ii. Import Days OR
permit up to 5 years
iii. Export imprisonment
permit

Finland Environmental ✓ Upto 10

Permit Months
England i. Standard 3 Years 20 Days 3 months
permits for Standard
ii. Bespoke permits
permits 4 months
for Bespoke
permit
Upto 13
weeks
Netherland