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National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)

Regulations

Dumping at Sea Regulations

2. Application for dumping permit

 

(1) An application for a dumping permit in terms of section 71(1) of the Act must—
(a) be made to the Minister in writing on the application form obtainable from the Department;
(b) be accompanied by proof of payment of the application fee, if prescribed;
(c) be accompanied by all supporting documents required to assess the application including those required by the application form and those required in terms of these regulations; and
(d) be lodged—
(i) in duplicate; or
(ii) electronically, if required; and
(iii) with the original or certified documentation in support of the application, if required.

 

(2) An application for a dumping permit must be submitted by no later than 90 calendar days prior to the date on which dumping is intended to take place.

 

(3) If an applicant fails to—
(a) fully complete all required parts of, and provide all information required by, the application form;
(b) comply with the requirements listed in sub-regulation (1); or
(c) submit an application 90 calendar days prior to the intended date for the dumping,

the application will be rendered incomplete and the application will not be considered.

 

(4) The Minister must, within 10 working days, acknowledge receipt of the application in writing.