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General Authorisations in terms of section 39 of the National Water Act, 1998 and in terms of section 21(c) and (I) for purpose of rehabilitating a wetland for conservation purposes (Notice No. 1198 of 2009).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Water abstraction Authorization/permit Waterworks Wetlands Environmental planning Data collection/reporting Policy/planning
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice of the Director-General of the Department of Water Affairs relieves a water user from the need to apply for a licence for impeding the flow of water in a watercourse terms of section 21 of the National Water Act for the purpose of rehabilitation of a wetland for conservation purposes. The authorisation replaces the need for a water user to apply for a licence in terms of the National Water Act for a water use provided that the use is within the conditions set out in this Notice. The Notice does not apply: (a) if a water user must make an application for a licence in terms of section 21 of the Act; and (b) to any activity that may have a potential impact on a wetland in terms of the National Environmental Management Act. The Notice sets out rules relative to the rehabilitation planning process.

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Water Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1998 (1999)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Water charges, Irrigation, Water rights, Inspection, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Data collection/reporting, Groundwater, Rainwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Effluent waste water/discharge, Servitude, Waterworks, Water supply, Hydropower generation, Industrial water use, Recreational water use, Water shortage/drought, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Water users' associations, Classification/declassification, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Gender, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX