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

Regulations

Dumping at Sea Regulations

9. Decision on applications

 

(1) The Minister may, in relation to an application for a permit in terms of these regulations—
(a) issue a dumping permit or an emergency dumping permit; or
(b) refuse the application.

 

(2) A permit may only be issued in terms of subregulation (1) after payment of the dumping fee, if prescribed.

 

(3) The Minister may issue a dumping permit or emergency dumping permit subject to conditions.

 

(4) A permit in terms of these regulations must be issued in writing and must include the following details:
(a) the identity and contact details of the permit-holder;
(b) the geographic location of the dumping site;
(c) the validity period of the permit; and
(d) the conditions to the permit.

 

(5) Any permit issued in terms of these regulations is not transferable.

 

(6) A decision to refuse a dumping permit or an emergency dumping permit must include—
(a) the reasons for the decision; and
(b) the date of the decision.