Regulations regarding activities concerning the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area (G.N. R. 881 of 1996).

Subject

Environment gen., Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

EIA Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Protected area Public land Agricultural land Coastal zone management Erosion Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil rehabilitation Marine area

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This Notice of the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, made under section 26 of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989, concerns authorization of activities as identified G.N. No. 879 that may have a detrimental effect on the environment in respect of areas forming the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area. Those activities include: disturbance of vegetation, dredging, dune stabilisation and earthworks. An application for a permit shall be made to local authorities and shall be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment. The content of such assessment is defined by this Notice. The Notice also concerns appeal against decisions on an application.

Full text

English

Website

www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989.

Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX