Assignment of provisions of the Environment Conservation Act to the provinces under section 235(8) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (G.N. R. No. 43 of 1996).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen.

Keyword

Agricultural development Ecosystem preservation Institution

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Notice of the President of South Africa, made under section 235 of the Constitution of South Africa, assigns administration of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989, except provisions which fall outside the functional areas or scope of specified in specified provisions of the Constitution, to a competent authority within the jurisdiction of a province as mentioned in section 124 of the Constitution. The Notice also determines that the Act is assigned to provinces as specified in the Schedule to this Notice and makes consequential amendments to the Act.

Full text

English

Website

www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989.

Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989.

Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX