Environment Conservation Second Amendment Act (No. 189 of 1993).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Institution Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Act amends the Environment Conservation Act of 1989, "in order to make provision for the Minister to determine policy also with regard to the implementation and application of a convention, treaty or agreement; to grant the Minister the power to lay down norms and standards at the determination of policy; to grant the Director-General [of Environmental Affairs and Tourism] the power to ensure that the policy is complied with; and to further regulate the delegation of powers and assignment of duties; and to make provision for matters connected therewith."

Full text

English

Website

www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

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