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Notice requiring persons to apply for a Water Use Licence in terms of section 43(1) of the National Water Act for the purpose of compulsory licensing (No. 709 of 2010).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 33454 of 12 August 2010, 3 pp.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water rights Water abstraction Authorization/permit Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice of the Department of Water Affairs brings provisions of the National Water Act regarding compulsory licensing into effect for a specified catchment area. The requirement of licensing shall apply to the taking of groundwater or surface water, the storage of water and engaging in a stream flow reduction activity as contemplated in section 36 (afforestation). Licensing is necessary for reasons of equal and beneficial water use and efficient water resources management.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.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