Extend existing mudflat driver permit
As a rule, a mudflat driver permit is issued for a period of six years and extended for the same period. The time limit is intended to ensure that it can be regularly checked whether you continue to have the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to carry out mudflat tours safely and in accordance with nature conservation regulations. This applies in particular to a comprehensive local knowledge of the routes and mudflats concerned.
Process flow
You shall notify the competent authority of your request for renewal, stating the tidal flats or tidal flats and submitting all necessary evidence and documents.
Who should I contact?
The Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park Administration is responsible.
Requirements
Several proofs are required in the form of documents to be submitted.
Which documents are required?
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- Confirmation of the implementation of at least four watt routes per area/route (for routes between the mainland and an island at least two watt routes in each direction) within the last two years [proof e.g. by excerpt from the logbook, § 5 para. 4 sentence 3 NWattFVO] or proof of participation in at least six watt tours per area/route (in the case of routes between the mainland and an island, participation in at least three watt tours in each direction) within the last two years. Alternatively, proof of current local knowledge can be provided in an examination interview.
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- Proof of participation in a refresher course in first aid
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- current certificate of good conduct (§ 30 BZRG)
- Current medical certificate of health suitability for the performance of mudflat tours
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What are the fees?
Fee: 100,00 - 200,00 EURPayment in advance: Nohttps://resources-eu-stg.wk-onega.com/docmedia/attach/WKDE-LTR-DOCS-PHC/ni5_1_as_40.pdfThe fee depends on the number of approved areas/route.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Period of Validity: 6 Years
Processing duration
Processing Time: 1 - 5 Working daysThe renewal of your permit will take place after completeness of the evidence and documents.
Legal basis
§ 4 para. 2 Lower Saxony Ordinance on Guided Tours on Wadden Areas (NWattFVO)
Section 55 (1) No. 3 of the Lower Saxony Police and Public Order Authorities Act (NPOG)
§ 6g Ordinance on Responsibilities in Various Areas of Hazard Prevention (ZustVO-NPOG)
Applications / forms
Forms available: No
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance required: No
Appeal
You may appeal against the extension or refusal to renew the permit within one month of notification of the decision. The objection must be submitted in writing or orally for recording to the National Park Administration "Lower Saxony Wadden Sea", Virchowstraße 1, 26382 Wilhelmshaven.
What else should I know?
An extension of your permit is generally excluded if its period of validity has already expired for a longer period of time (more than six months). Therefore, please apply for an extension early! Otherwise, a new permit can only be granted, and in particular a new examination interview is required. The competent authority does not issue a reminder of an approaching end of the term.
Supporting institutions
Information for mudflat guides on the Wadden Sea National Park website
Technically approved by
Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Climate Protection
Professionally released on
28.02.2023
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
