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National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)

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Regulations regarding the Planning and Management of Residue Stockpiles and Residue Deposits, 2015

Chapter 2 : Planning, Management and Reporting of Residue Stockpiles and Residue Deposits

5. Classification of residue stockpiles and residue deposits

 

(1) Residue stockpile and residue deposit must be classified by a competent person.

 

(2) A risk analysis must be conducted and documented on all residue stockpiles and residue deposits.

 

(3) The classification of residue stockpile and residue deposit must be undertaken on the basis of the—
(a) characteristics of the residue;
(b) location and dimensions of the deposit (height, surface area);
(c) importance and vulnerability of the environmental components that are at risk;
(d) spatial extent, duration and intensity of potential impacts; and
(e) pollution control barrier system compliant with the commensurate norms and standards for disposal of waste to landfill.