Section 2 places restrictions on the loading or dumping of substances mentioned in Schedule 1 and 2 and dumping of substances in general. A special permit or a general permit authorizing dumping may be issued by the Director-General of Environmental Affairs after taking into account the factors set out in Schedule 3. The Director-General may attach conditions to permits as he thinks fit. Within 30 days after the end of each calendar year the Director-General shall furnish the Minister with a report regarding the previous year as to permits granted, the nature and quantities of all substances dumped with a permit, substances dumped in contravention of the provisions of this Act and exceptional dumping which was compulsorily reported by the master of the vessel or the pilot of the aircraft.
Afrique du Sud · 1980-05-27