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Directions Regarding Measures to Address, Prevent and Combat the Spread of Covid-19 Relating to National Environmental Management Permits and Licences

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., General
Keyword
Hazards Public health Risk assessment/management Authorization/permit Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Directions are made to curtail the threat posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and to alleviate, contain and minimise the national state of disaster and to ensure fair licensing processes and public participation processes. The Directions apply to all national, local and provincial authorities, proponents, applicants, appellants, environmental impact assessment practitioners, specialists etc, obtaining the services, or involved in actions relating to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, National Environmental Management; Waste Act and Waste Tyre Regulations, National Environmental Management; Air Quality Act and the National Appeal Regulations.

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