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Dumping At Sea Control Act.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control of dumping of substances in the sea.
Subject
Sea, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Waste disposal Authorization/permit Inspection
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
On 23 April 1982.
Abstract

Section 2 places restrictions on the loading or dumping of substances mentioned in Schedule 1 and 2 and dumping of substances in general. A special permit or a general permit authorizing dumping may be issued by the Director-General of Environmental Affairs after taking into account the factors set out in Schedule 3. The Director-General may attach conditions to permits as he thinks fit. Within 30 days after the end of each calendar year the Director-General shall furnish the Minister with a report regarding the previous year as to permits granted, the nature and quantities of all substances dumped with a permit, substances dumped in contravention of the provisions of this Act and exceptional dumping which was compulsorily reported by the master of the vessel or the pilot of the aircraft.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations made under section 8 of the Dumping At Sea Control Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1988 (1995)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Laws Rationalisation Act (Act No. 51 of 1997).

Legislation | South Africa | 1997

Keyword: Environmental planning, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Management/conservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (No. 24 of 2008).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Integrated management, Cultural heritage, Coastal zone management, Public land, Expropriation, Protected area, Land-use planning, Institution, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Wetlands, Marine protected areas, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX