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Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996)

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Antarctic Treaties Regulations, 2021

Chapter 6 - Permits

28. Decision on applications

 

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

 

(2) A permit 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 infrastructure or activity to be undertaken;
(c) the validity period of the permit; and
(d) the conditions included in the permit.

 

(3) A decision to refuse a permit must include—
(a) the reasons for the decision; and
(b) the date of the decision.

 

(4) The Minister’s decision on an application for a permit or renewal of a permit must be made within 60 calendar days from the date that all documentation and information required by, or requested in terms of, these regulations was received by the Minister.

 

(5) A permit may be issued for a maximum period of 3 years.

 

(6) A permit may be issued subject to conditions.

 

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