Regulations in Terms of Chapter 5 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. R. 385 of 2006). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control Authorization/permit EIA Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to regulate procedures and criteria as contemplated in Chapter 5 of the National Environmental Management Act for the submission, processing, consideration and decision of applications for environmental authorization of activities and for matters pertaining thereto. The Regulations define competent authorities for purposes of these Regulations, define procedures for applications and issue of environmental authorizations. It also concerns appeal against decisio Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998). Legislation | South Africa | 1998 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX