The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs (“the Minister”), published the following three Guideline Documents:
1. Companion Guideline on the Implementation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) Regulations 2010
The aim of this guideline is to provide a detailed consideration on the practical implementation of the regulations. Specifically, the guideline provides clarity on the processes to be followed when applying for an environmental authorisation in terms of the EIA regulations and gives a comprehensive interpretation of the listed activities. This guideline should be used as a reference document to the NEMA EIA Regulations of 2010.
Notice No: 805 GG: 35769 Date: 10/10/2012
A copy of the abovementioned notice can be viewed on our website.
2. Environmental Management Framework Guideline 6
The purpose of the Environmental Management Framework (“EMF”) is to function as a support mechanism in the environmental impact assessment process in the evaluation and review of development applications, as well as informing decision making regarding land-use planning applications. EMFs provide a compilation of information and maps illustrating attributes of the environment for a specific geographical area.
Notice No: 806 GG: 35769 Date: 10/10/2012
A copy of the abovementioned notice can be viewed on our website.
3. Public Participation in the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) Process Guideline 7
This guideline updates and revises the draft guideline which was developed in 2005. It provides information and guidance for applicants, interested and affected parties and environmental assessment practitioners on the public participation requirements of the EIA Regulations. It provides information on the benefits of public participation, the minimum legal requirements for public participation processes, the steps of a public participation process, guidelines for planning a public participation process and a description of the roles and responsibilities of the various role-players.
Notice No: 807 GG: 35769 Date: 10/10/2012
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