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Regulations regarding Planning and Management of Residue Stockpiles and Residue Deposits, 2015 (No. R. 632 of 2015).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 39020 of 24 July 2015.
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Soil pollution/quality Mining Pollution control Waste management Waste disposal Hazardous substances Monitoring EIA
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice of the Minister of Environmental Affairs, made under section 69(1)(iA) of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008, regulates the planning and management of residue stockpiles and residue deposits from a prospecting, mining, exploration or production operation including the assessment of impacts and analyses of risks relating to the management of residue stockpiles and residue deposits. It also provides for a pollution control barrier system and a monitoring and reporting system.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (No. 59 of 2008).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Hazardous waste, Soil rehabilitation, Recycling/reuse, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulations regarding Planning and Management of Residue Stockpiles and Residue Deposits; Amendment (No. 990 of 2018).

Legislation | South Africa | 2018

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Mining, Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX