Launch Of New EIA Regulations

Introduction

The Environmental Impact Assessment process is a crucial mechanism used to determine the impact of proposed projects in the construction and / or operational phase on the state of the environment. The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism as well as Provincial Environmental departments are responsible for EIA processes and ensuring the timely and accurate execution of EIA’s.

BACKGROUND

During 2000 DEAT and provincial authorities embarked on a process which resulted in the final draft of the new EIA Regulations. The development of the new regulations were funded by NORAD, and the Norwegian Ministry of Environment provided valuable assistance during the drafting process. The new draft EIA regulations were approved by DEAT Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk in July 2005. The amended final draft has been launched by the Minister today 19 April 2006. These regulations will be Gazetted on 21 April 2006 and will come into effect on the 1 July 2006.

GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EIA REGULATIONS ito SECTION 24 (5) OF NEMA,1998, AS AMENDED.

Gazette
Gazetted: Guideline 3 : General Guide to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2006 Guideline 5 : Assessment of Alternatives and Impacts in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2006

GAZETTED EIA REGULATIONS

EIA regulations 21 April 2006 GG1
EIA regulations 21 April 2006 GG2
EIA regulations 21 April 2006 GG3
Listing Notice 1 - 21 April 2006 GG
Listing Notice 2 - 21 April 2006 GG
EIA Gazetted in Zulu
Gazetted Version 1
Gazetted Version 2

MEDIA STATEMENTS

19/04/2006	Environmental Protection: Quicker, Simpler, Better New EIA Regulations for South Africa
12/04/2006	Minister van Schalkwyk to Launch New EIA Regulations

PRESENTATIONS

DEAT Seminar 1 June06
PRESENTATION ON REVISED NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
NEMA EIA Regulations: Environmental Protection: quicker, faster & better

INFORMATION SEMINARS

NFORMATION SEMINARS ON NEMA EIA REGULATIONS
MAY & JUNE 2006

APPLICATION FORMS

These forms were developed by DEAT, but provinces may choose whether to adapt these forms or use their own forms. Potential applicants are therefore urged to contact the relevant province to determine which forms to use.
Basic Assessment Report in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2006
Application for authorisation in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2005