'obtaining approvals' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is used when you are referring to the process of formally getting permission or agreement from someone or a group before continuing with a task. For example: "He was responsible for obtaining approvals from all the necessary departments before the project could proceed."
Abbott said the federal government would set up a new national body to help people navigate the process of obtaining approvals from a range of state and commonwealth agencies.
The Buildings Department's time-consuming process of obtaining approvals and permits, which is only partly due to the cumbersome code, is legendary for its inefficiency, and doubtlessly one of the reasons the department is plagued with periodic corruption scandals.
After years of planning and obtaining approvals, construction finally began in 1998 on the train, a $1.9 billion project financed by Port Authority funds and a $3 surcharge on departing passengers at Kennedy.
They cited delays in obtaining approvals and security clearances for interpreters and other specialists, a prison security policy of looking through privileged attorney-client material, and disputes over access to information.
"We're preparing for the next hundred years" by obtaining approvals for potential future growth, said Sharon J. Keyser, Paramount's senior vice president for real estate, government and community relations.
Obtaining approvals and coping with time-consuming and disruptive restrictions on travel can be a huge distraction, as can the political demands of meeting with various officials at their convenience.All this turnover can be wonderful for recruiters, of course.
His tactics may stall McCain's hope of obtaining approval for the bill by Aug. 1.
The two carriers may face difficulties obtaining approval for an alliance from European regulators, however.
"We remain committed to obtaining approval for the emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments for this planting season.
Holt credited Goldman's "humor team" with conceiving the original idea and later obtaining approval from the senior partners.
Mr. van Wijk added that "we have no guarantees" when it comes to obtaining approval from regulators.
