Mandating Procedures of Provinces Act, 2008
R 385
National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)RegulationsDumping at Sea Regulations7. Ordinary emergency dumping |
| (1) | An application for an emergency dumping permit in terms of regulation 4(1)(b) must be submitted to the Minister in writing and must contain the following: |
| (a) | a fully completed application form obtainable from the Department; |
| (b) | proof of payment of the application fee, if prescribed; |
| (c) | a comprehensive motivation as to why— |
| (i) | the proposed dumping is necessary to avert an emergency that poses an unacceptable risk to the environment or to human health or safety; and |
| (ii) | there are no other alternative disposal options available; |
| (d) | a report, with the necessary changes, containing the information required in terms of regulation 6(4); |
| (e) | in respect of a vessel disposal, a letter from the South African Maritime Safety Authority supporting the proposed emergency dumping; and |
| (f) | where the application is made on behalf of another person, proof that the applicant is authorised to act on behalf of the person on whose behalf the application is being made. |
| (2) | The Minister must, within 5 working days, acknowledge receipt of the application in writing. |
