Regulations on Use of Water for Mining and Related Activities Aimed at the Protection of Water Resources (No. 704).

Subject

Mineral resources, Water

Keyword

Mining Offences/penalties Pollution control Freshwater resources management Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Data collection/reporting

Geographical area

Africa, Southern Africa

Abstract

Regulations contained in the Schedule are made by Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry in respect of use of water for mining and related activities aimed at the protection of water resources. Any person intending to operate a new mine or conduct any new (mining) activity (as defined in regulation 1) must notify the Department of such intention not less than 14 days before the start of such operation or activity (reg. 2). Regulation 2 contains also requirements regarding notification of amendme

Full text

English

Website

www.dwaf.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Water charges, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Right to water, 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, Gender and natural resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX