National Environmental Management (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 8 of 2004). País/Territorio Sudáfrica Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2004 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act amend the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, so as to insert certain definitions and substitute others; to make further provision regarding environmental authorisations; to make certain textual alterations; to provide for the registration of associations of environmental assessment practitioners; and to provide for incidental matters. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Institución EIA Cumplimiento/aplicación Registro Área geográphica Africa, Atlántico Sur, Africa Meridional Entry into force notes This Act commences on a date determined by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. Resumen The amendments of the principal Act concern environmental impact assessment and in particular the implementation of general objectives of integrated environmental management. According to section 24 (2) the Minister may with the concurrence of the Member of the Executive Council (‘MEC’), and every MEC may with the concurrence of the Minister, in the prescribed manner: identify activities which may not be commenced without prior authorization from the Minister or MEC; and identify geographical areas in which specified activities may not be commenced without prior authorization from the Minister or MEC and specify such activities. These amendments identify the procedure for (de) listing of activities or areas and the identifying the competent authority. It also provides for publication of list, minimum conditions attached to environmental authorizations, offences relating to commencement or continuation of listed activity, Registration Authorities and appointment of external specialist to review assessment. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.polity.org.za Referencias - Legislación Enmienda National Environmental Management Act, 1998. Legislación | Sudáfrica | 1998 (2009) Palabra clave: Ley marco, Institución, Planificación ambiental, Solución de controversias, Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos, Gobernanza, Cumplimiento/aplicación, Infracciones/sanciones, EIA, Patrimonio cultural, Política/planificación, Contaminación de las aguas dulces, Control de la contaminación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX