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National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Objectives and Application of Act

9. Norms and standards

 

(1) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette
(a) issue norms and standards for the achievement of any of the objectives of this Act, including for the—
(i) management and conservation of South Africa’s biological diversity and its components;
(ii) restriction of activities which impact on biodiversity and its components;
(b) set indicators to measure compliance with those norms and standards; and
(c) amend any notice issued in terms of paragraph (a) or (b).

 

(2)
(a) Before publishing a notice in terms of subsection (1), the Minister must follow a consultative process in accordance with section 99 and 100.
(b) A consultative process referred to in paragraph (a) need not apply to a non-substantial change to the notice.

 

(3) Norms and standards may apply—
(a) nationwide;
(b) in a specific area only; or
(c) to a specific category of biodiversity only.

 

(4) Different norms and standards may be issued for—
(a) different areas; or
(b) different categories of biodiversity.