Regulations under section 26 of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 regarding identified activities concerning the Pennington Sensitive Coastal Area and Umtamvuna Sensitive Coastal Area (GN. R. 1531 of 1998).

Subject

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

Keyword

Ecosystem preservation EIA 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, 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 the Pennington Sensitive Coastal Area and Umtamvuna 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

Full text

English

Website

www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Conservation Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX