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

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette, No. 31884 of 11 February 2009, pp. 1-64.
Long title
An Act to establish a system of integrated coastal and estuarine management in the Republic, including norms, standards and policies, in order to promote the conservation of the coastal environment, and maintain the natural attributes of coastal landscapes and seascapes, and to ensure that development and the use of natural resources within the coastal zone is socially and economically justifiable and ecologically sustainable; to define rights and duties in relation to coastal areas; to determine the responsibilities of organs of state in relation to coastal areas; to prohibit incineration at sea; to control dumping at sea, pollution in the coastal zone, inappropriate development of the coastal environment and other adverse effects on the coastal environment; to give effect to South Africa's international obligations in relation to coastal matters; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes a system of integrated coastal and estuarine management in South Africa. The Act provides, within the framework of the National Environmental Management Act, for the coordinated and integrated management of the coastal zone by all spheres of government in accordance with the principles of cooperative governance.

Full text
English
Website
www.polity.org.za

References - Legislation

Repeals

Dumping At Sea Control Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1980 (1997)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea-shore Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1935 (1997)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Control of Vehicles in the Coastal Zone Regulations (No. R. 496 of 2014).

Legislation | South Africa | 2014

Keyword: Protected area, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Launch Site Regulations (No. R. 497 of 2014).

Legislation | South Africa | 2014

Keyword: Land-use planning, Protected area, Coastal zone management, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dumping At Sea Regulations (GN No. 711 of 2017).

Legislation | South Africa | 2017

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coastal Waters Discharge Permit Regulations, 2019 (No. R. 382 of 2019).

Legislation | South Africa | 2019

Keyword: Marine pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Reclamation of Land from Coastal Water Regulations, Government Notice no. 206 of 2018.

Legislation | South Africa | 2018

Keyword: Land-use planning, Drainage/land reclamation, Financing, Institution, Land consolidation, Survey/mapping, Ownership, Royalties/fees, Zoning, Offences/penalties, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Amendment Act, 2014 (No. 36 of 2014).

Legislation | South Africa | 2014

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Public land, Expropriation, Protected area, Land-use planning, Institution, Lease, Concession, Inland waters, Wetlands, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, No. 2 of 2022.

Legislation | South Africa | 2022

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Public health, Pollution control, Emissions, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Inspection, Risk assessment/management, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Governance, Protection of environment, Public participation, Registration, Waste management, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Residues, Policy/planning, Minerals, Mining, Hazardous waste, Waste domestic sources, Soil rehabilitation, Freshwater resources management, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Animal welfare, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX