Delegation of powers and duties under section 87(A)(1A) of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 640 of 2014). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Miscellaneous Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 37930 of 22 August 2014. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Endangered species Institution Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protection of species Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Notice of the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, made under section 42(2)(e) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 provides for the delegation of powers and duties on issuing of permits authorising restricted activities involving listed threatened or protected, alien or invasive species to the Director-General of the National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism or any functionary acting in that position. The power includes the power to subdelegate. Full text English Website www.gov.za References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 10 of 2004). Legislation | South Africa | 2004 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Education, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution, Inventory, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, Research, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Use restrictions, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Biotechnology, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Access and benefit-sharing, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX