Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Listing Notice 1 of 2014 (No. R. 983 of 2014).

Subject

Environment gen., Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

EIA Institution Coastal zone management Pollution control Mining Mariculture Waterworks Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Biodiversity

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Notice of the Minister of Environmental Affairs identifies activities that require authorization prior to commencement. It also identifies competent authorities for purposes of sections 24(2) and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act. Investigation, assessment and communication of potential impact of activities must follow the procedure as described in regulations 22 to 24 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014. Activities include mining development, construction in the field of agriculture and development in coastal zones, development and related operation of facilities or infrastructure for the keeping or slaughter of animals, aquaculture, waterworks, treatment of effluent, wastewater or sewage, and any process or activity identified in terms of section 53(1) of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004.

Full text

English

Website

www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Management Act, 1998.

Legislation | South Africa | 1998 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, EIA, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010: Listing Notice 1: List of activities and competent authorities identified in terms of sections 24(2) and 24D (No. R. 544 of 2010).

Legislation | South Africa | 2010

Keyword: EIA, Institution, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Corrections to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations and the Listing Notices (No. 706 of 2018).

Legislation | South Africa | 2018

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX