[{"command":"aknLoadDiff","data":{"first_expression_frbr_uri":"\/akn\/za\/act\/2004\/39\/eng@2023-06-30","second_expression_frbr_uri":"\/akn\/za\/act\/2004\/39\/eng@2014-05-19","n_changes":603,"html_diff":"\u003Cdiv xmlns:diff=\u0022http:\/\/namespaces.shoobx.com\/diff\u0022\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022coverpage\u0022\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \u003Cdiv class=\u0022place-name\u0022\u003E\n      \n      South Africa\n    \u003C\/div\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \u003Ch1\u003ENational Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004\u003C\/h1\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n      \n        \u003Ch2\u003EAct 39 of 2004\u003C\/h2\u003E\n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \u003Cul class=\u0022notice-list\u0022\u003E\n      \n  \n  \n    \u003Cli class=\u0022publication-info\u0022\u003E\n      \n        \n        \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commons.laws.africa\/akn\/za\/act\/2004\/39\/media\/publication\/za-act-2004-39-publication-document.pdf\u0022\u003EPublished in Government Gazette 27318 on 24 February 2005\u003C\/a\u003E\n      \n    \u003C\/li\u003E\n  \n\n\n      \n        \n          \u003Cli class=\u0022assent-date\u0022\u003E\n            Assented to on 19 February 2005\n          \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n        \u003Cli class=\u0022commencement-date\u0022\u003E\n          There are multiple commencements\n          \n        \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n        \n          \n\n\u003Ctable class=\u0022commencements-table\u0022\u003E\n  \u003Cthead\u003E\n    \u003Ctr\u003E\n      \u003Cth\u003EProvisions\u003C\/th\u003E\n      \u003Cth\u003EStatus\u003C\/th\u003E\n    \u003C\/tr\u003E\n  \u003C\/thead\u003E\n  \u003Ctbody diff:rename=\u0022tr\u0022 class=\u0022ins \u0022\u003E\n\n    \n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;1 (section\u0026#xA0;1\u0026#x2013;6); Chapter\u0026#xA0;2 (section\u0026#xA0;7\u0026#x2013;12); Chapter\u0026#xA0;3 (section\u0026#xA0;13\u0026#x2013;17); Chapter\u0026#xA0;4, Part\u0026#xA0;1 (section\u0026#xA0;18\u0026#x2013;20); Part\u0026#xA0;3 (section\u0026#xA0;23\u0026#x2013;25); Part\u0026#xA0;4 (section\u0026#xA0;26\u0026#x2013;28); Part\u0026#xA0;5 (section\u0026#xA0;29\u0026#x2013;31); Part\u0026#xA0;6 (section\u0026#xA0;32\u0026#x2013;35); Chapter\u0026#xA0;6 (section\u0026#xA0;50); Chapter\u0026#xA0;7, section\u0026#xA0;51(1)(a)\u0026#x2013;(d), (1)(g)\u0026#x2013;(h), section\u0026#xA0;52; Chapter\u0026#xA0;8 (section\u0026#xA0;53\u0026#x2013;59); Chapter\u0026#xA0;9, section\u0026#xA0;62\u0026#x2013;64\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 11 September 2005\n            \n            \n              \n                \n                  \n                  \n                    by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/gn\/2005\/r898\u0022\u003EGovernment Notice R898 of 2005\u003C\/a\u003E.\n                  \n                \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;7, section\u0026#xA0;52(2)(c)\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 18 September 2009.\n            \n            \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;4, Part\u0026#xA0;2 (section\u0026#xA0;21\u0026#x2013;22); Chapter\u0026#xA0;5 (section\u0026#xA0;36\u0026#x2013;49); Chapter\u0026#xA0;7, section\u0026#xA0;51(1)(e)\u0026#x2013;(f), (3); Chapter\u0026#xA0;9, section\u0026#xA0;60\u0026#x2013;61\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 1 April 2010\n            \n            \n              \n                \n                  \n                  \n                    by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/gn\/2010\/220\u0022\u003EGovernment Notice 220 of 2010\u003C\/a\u003E.\n                  \n                \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;3, section\u0026#xA0;13(3); Chapter\u0026#xA0;4, Part\u0026#xA0;2, section\u0026#xA0;22A; Part\u0026#xA0;5, section\u0026#xA0;29(4); Chapter\u0026#xA0;5, section\u0026#xA0;36(3A)\u0026#x2013;(3D), (5)\u0026#x2013;(8), section\u0026#xA0;38(3)(b)(iiA), section\u0026#xA0;40(3A), section\u0026#xA0;41(3); Chapter\u0026#xA0;8, Part\u0026#xA0;1, section\u0026#xA0;53(aA), (lA)\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 19 May 2014.\n            \n            \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n\n  \n          \n        \u003C\/tbody\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\n    \n\n    \n    \n\n\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctbody class=\u0022del \u0022\u003E\n\n    \n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;1 (section\u0026#xA0;1\u0026#x2013;6); Chapter\u0026#xA0;2 (section\u0026#xA0;7\u0026#x2013;12); Chapter\u0026#xA0;3 (section\u0026#xA0;13\u0026#x2013;17); Chapter\u0026#xA0;4, Part\u0026#xA0;1 (section\u0026#xA0;18\u0026#x2013;20); Part\u0026#xA0;3 (section\u0026#xA0;23\u0026#x2013;25); Part\u0026#xA0;4 (section\u0026#xA0;26\u0026#x2013;28); Part\u0026#xA0;5 (section\u0026#xA0;29\u0026#x2013;31); Part\u0026#xA0;6 (section\u0026#xA0;32\u0026#x2013;35); Chapter\u0026#xA0;6 (section\u0026#xA0;50); Chapter\u0026#xA0;7, section\u0026#xA0;51(1)(a)\u0026#x2013;(d), (1)(g)\u0026#x2013;(h), section\u0026#xA0;52; Chapter\u0026#xA0;8 (section\u0026#xA0;53\u0026#x2013;59); Chapter\u0026#xA0;9, section\u0026#xA0;62\u0026#x2013;64\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 11 September 2005\n            \n            \n              \n                \n                  \n                  \n                    by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/gn\/2005\/r898\u0022\u003EGovernment Notice R898 of 2005\u003C\/a\u003E.\n                  \n                \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;7, section\u0026#xA0;52(2)(c)\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 18 September 2009.\n            \n            \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;4, Part\u0026#xA0;2 (section\u0026#xA0;21\u0026#x2013;22); Chapter\u0026#xA0;5 (section\u0026#xA0;36\u0026#x2013;49); Chapter\u0026#xA0;7, section\u0026#xA0;51(1)(e)\u0026#x2013;(f), (3); Chapter\u0026#xA0;9, section\u0026#xA0;60\u0026#x2013;61\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 1 April 2010\n            \n            \n              \n                \n                  \n                  \n                    by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/gn\/2010\/220\u0022\u003EGovernment Notice 220 of 2010\u003C\/a\u003E.\n                  \n                \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;3, section\u0026#xA0;13(3); Chapter\u0026#xA0;4, Part\u0026#xA0;2, section\u0026#xA0;22A; Part\u0026#xA0;5, section\u0026#xA0;29(4); Chapter\u0026#xA0;5, section\u0026#xA0;36(3A)\u0026#x2013;(3D), (5)\u0026#x2013;(8), section\u0026#xA0;38(3)(b)(iiA), section\u0026#xA0;40(3A), section\u0026#xA0;41(3); Chapter\u0026#xA0;8, Part\u0026#xA0;1, section\u0026#xA0;53(aA), (lA)\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 19 May 2014.\n            \n            \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n        \n        \u003Ctr\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              Chapter\u0026#xA0;4, Part\u0026#xA0;2, section\u0026#xA0;22A(1)(a)\u0026#x2013;(b), (3)(a)\u0026#x2013;(g); Chapter\u0026#xA0;5, section\u0026#xA0;36(2A), section\u0026#xA0;47A\n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n          \u003Ctd\u003E\n            \n              commenced on 30 June 2023.\n            \n            \n              \n            \n            \n          \u003C\/td\u003E\n        \u003C\/tr\u003E\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n\n  \u003C\/tbody\u003E\n\u003C\/table\u003E\n\n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \u003Cli class=\u0022as-at-date-notice\u0022\u003E\n            [This is the version of this document \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Efrom 30\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eas it was from 19 May 2014 to 29\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E June 2023.]\n          \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n        \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \n        \n      \n    \u003C\/ul\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\u003Col class=\u0022amendment-list\u0022\u003E\n  \n  \u003Cli class=\u0022amendment\u0022\u003E\n    \n      \n      \n        \n          [Amended by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2008\/44\u0022 class=\u0022amending-title\u0022\u003ENational Environment Laws Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 44 of 2008)\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Cspan class=\u0022amendment-date\u0022\u003E11 September 2009\u003C\/span\u003E]\n        \n      \n    \n  \u003C\/li\u003E\n  \n  \u003Cli class=\u0022amendment\u0022\u003E\n    \n      \n      \n        \n          [Amended by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022amending-title\u0022\u003ENational Environment Laws Amendment Act, 2009 (Act 14 of 2009)\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Cspan class=\u0022amendment-date\u0022\u003E18 September 2009\u003C\/span\u003E]\n        \n      \n    \n  \u003C\/li\u003E\n  \n  \u003Cli class=\u0022amendment\u0022\u003E\n    \n      \n      \n        \n          [Amended by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2013\/14\u0022 class=\u0022amending-title\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, 2013 (Act 14 of 2013)\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Cspan class=\u0022amendment-date\u0022\u003E24 July 2013\u003C\/span\u003E]\n        \n      \n    \n  \u003C\/li\u003E\n  \n  \u003Cli class=\u0022amendment\u0022\u003E\n    \n      \n      \n        \n          [Amended by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022amending-title\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management: Air Quality Amendment Act, 2014 (Act 20 of 2014)\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Cspan class=\u0022amendment-date\u0022\u003E19 May 2014\u003C\/span\u003E]\n        \n      \n    \n  \u003C\/li\u003E\n  \n\u003Cins\u003E\n\u003C\/ins\u003E  \u003Cins\u003E\n\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cli class=\u0022del amendment\u0022\u003E\n    \n      \n      \n        \n          [Amended by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 class=\u0022amending-title\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, 2022 (Act 2 of 2022)\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Cspan class=\u0022amendment-date\u0022\u003E30 June 2023\u003C\/span\u003E]\n        \n      \n    \n  \u003C\/li\u003E\n  \n\n  \n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\n\n  \n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-akomaNtoso\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-act\u0022 data-name=\u0022act\u0022 data-contains=\u0022singleVersion\u0022\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-preface\u0022 id=\u0022preface\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preface__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E(English text signed by the President.)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022preface__p_2\u0022\u003EACT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-longTitle\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__longTitle_1\u0022 id=\u0022preface__longTitle_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__longTitle_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preface__longTitle_1__p_1\u0022\u003ETo reform the law regulating air quality in order to protect the environment by providing reasonable measures for the prevention of pollution and ecological degradation and for securing ecologically sustainable development while promoting justifiable economic and social development; to provide for national norms and standards regulating air quality monitoring, management and control by all spheres of government; for specific air quality measures; and for matters incidental thereto.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-preamble\u0022 id=\u0022preamble\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cb class=\u0022akn-b\u0022\u003EWHEREAS\u003C\/b\u003E the quality of ambient air in many areas of the Republic is not conducive to a healthy environment for the people living in those areas let alone promoting their social and economic advancement;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cb class=\u0022akn-b\u0022\u003EAnd whereas\u003C\/b\u003E the burden of health impacts associated with polluted ambient air falls most heavily on the poor;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cb class=\u0022akn-b\u0022\u003EAnd whereas\u003C\/b\u003E air pollution carries a high social, economic and environmental cost that is seldom borne by the polluter;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__p_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb class=\u0022akn-b\u0022\u003EAnd whereas\u003C\/b\u003E atmospheric emissions of ozone-depleting substances, greenhouse gases and other substances have deleterious effects on the environment both locally and globally;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__p_5\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__p_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cb class=\u0022akn-b\u0022\u003EAnd whereas\u003C\/b\u003E everyone has the constitutional right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__list_1\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cb class=\u0022akn-b\u0022\u003EAnd whereas\u003C\/b\u003E everyone has the constitutional right to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_1\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_1__p_1\u0022\u003E(a) prevent pollution and ecological degradation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_2\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_2__p_1\u0022\u003E(b) promote conservation; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_3\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__list_1__item_nn_3__p_1\u0022\u003E(c) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__p_6\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__p_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cb class=\u0022akn-b\u0022\u003EAnd whereas\u003C\/b\u003E minimisation of pollution through vigorous control, cleaner technologies and cleaner production practices is key to ensuring that air quality is improved;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__p_7\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__p_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cb class=\u0022akn-b\u0022\u003EAnd whereas\u003C\/b\u003E additional legislation is necessary to strengthen the Government\u0026#x2019;s strategies for the protection of the environment and, more specifically, the enhancement of the quality of ambient air, in order to secure an environment that is not harmful to the health or well-being of people,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preamble__p_8\u0022 id=\u0022preamble__p_8\u0022\u003EBE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-body\u0022\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 1\u003Cbr\u003EInterpretation and fundamental principles\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Definitions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EIn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, unless the context indicates otherwise\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_2__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_2__def_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means any change in the composition of the air caused by smoke, soot, dust (including fly ash), cinders, solid particles of any kind, gases, fumes, aerosols and odorous substances;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_1__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_1__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_1__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means any change in the composition of the air caused by smoke, soot, dust (including fly ash), cinders, solid particles of any kind, gases, fumes, aerosols and odorous substances;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_3__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_3__def_1\u0022\u003Eair quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means a plan referred to in \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_15\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 15\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_2__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_2__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eair quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means a plan referred to in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_15\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 15\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_4__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_4__def_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means an officer appointed in terms of \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_14\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_4__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_4__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 14\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E as an air quality officer;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_3__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_3__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_3__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means an officer appointed in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 14\u003C\/a\u003E as an air quality officer;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_5__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_5__def_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 excludes air regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1993\/85\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1993\/85\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_5__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_5__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 85 of 1993\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E);\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_4__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_4__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_4__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 excludes air regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1993\/85\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1993\/85\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 85 of 1993\u003C\/a\u003E);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_6__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_6__def_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 or \u0022emission\u0022 means any emission or entrainment process emanating from a point, non-point or \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-mobile_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_6__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_6__term_1\u0022\u003Emobile source\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E that results in \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_6__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_6__term_2\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_5__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_5__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_5__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 or \u0022emission\u0022 means any emission or entrainment process emanating from a point, non-point or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-mobile_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emobile source\u003C\/span\u003E that results in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_5__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_5__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_7\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_7__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_7__def_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means an atmospheric emission licence contemplated in Chapter 5;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_6__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_6__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_6__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means an atmospheric emission licence contemplated in Chapter \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_6__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_6__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E5\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_8\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_8\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_8__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_8__def_1\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1965\/45\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1965\/45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_8__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_8__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 45 of 1965\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E);\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_7__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_7__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_7__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1965\/45\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1965\/45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_7__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_7__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 45 of 1965\u003C\/a\u003E);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-commissioning\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_9\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_9\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-commissioning\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_9__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_9__def_1\u0022\u003Ecommissioning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means the commencement of a \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_9__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_9__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_8__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-commissioning\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_8__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_8__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Ecommissioning\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the commencement of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_8__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_8__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_10\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_10\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022commissioning\u0022 inserted by section 1(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022commissioning\u0022 inserted by section 1(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_10__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_10__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-controlled_emitter\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_11\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_11\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-controlled_emitter\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_11__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_11__def_1\u0022\u003Econtrolled emitter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means any appliance or activity declared as a controlled emitter in terms of \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_11__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_11__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 23\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_9__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_9__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-controlled_emitter\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_9__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_9__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Econtrolled emitter\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means any appliance or activity declared as a controlled emitter in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_9__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_9__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 23\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_12\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_12\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_12__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_12__def_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means the Department responsible for environmental affairs;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_10__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_10__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_10__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_10__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the Department responsible for environmental affairs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_13\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_13\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Department\u0022 substituted  by section 1(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Department\u0022 substituted  by section 1(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_13__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_13__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_14\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_14\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_14__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_14__def_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 has the meaning assigned to it section 1 of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_14__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_14__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_11__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_11__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_11__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_11__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 has the meaning assigned to it section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~sec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~sec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_11__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_11__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E1\u003C\/a\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_11__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_11__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Conservation_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_15\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_15\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Conservation_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_15__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_15__def_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Conservation Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Environment Conservation Act\u0022 deleted by section 1(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_15__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_15__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_12__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_12__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Conservation_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_12__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_12__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Conservation Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Environment Conservation Act\u0022 deleted by section 1(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_12__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_12__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E\u0022 when used in relation to\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E, means the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGovernment Gazette\u003C\/i\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__list_1__item_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, means the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EProvincial Gazette\u003C\/i\u003E of the province concerned;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-greenhouse_gas\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_16\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_16\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-greenhouse_gas\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_16__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_16__def_1\u0022\u003Egreenhouse gas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, and includes carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_13__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_13__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-greenhouse_gas\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_13__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_13__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Egreenhouse gas\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, and includes carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_17\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_17\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_17__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_17__def_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means an authority referred to in section \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_17__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_17__ref_1\u0022\u003E36\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1), (2), 3A, (4) or (5) responsible for implementing the licensing system set out in Chapter 5;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_14__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_14__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_14__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_14__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means an authority referred to in section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_14__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_14__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E36\u003C\/a\u003E(1), (2), 3A, (4) or (5) responsible for implementing the licensing system set out in Chapter \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_14__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_14__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E5\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_18\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_18\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022licensing authority\u0022 substituted by section 1(d) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_4__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_4__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022licensing authority\u0022 substituted by section 1(d) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_18__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_18__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_19\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_19\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_19__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_19__def_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means any activity listed in terms of \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_19__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_19__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 21\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_15__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_15__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_15__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_15__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means any activity listed in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_15__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_15__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 21\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_20\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_20\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_20__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_20__def_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means the member of the Executive Council of a province who is responsible for air quality management in the province;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_16__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_16__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_16__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_16__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the member of the Executive Council of a province who is responsible for air quality management in the province;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_21\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_21\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_21__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_21__def_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means the Minister responsible for environmental affairs;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_17__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_17__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_17__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_17__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the Minister responsible for environmental affairs;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_22\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_22\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Minister\u0022 substituted by section 1(e) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_5__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_5__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Minister\u0022 substituted by section 1(e) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_22__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_22__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-mobile_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_23\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_23\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-mobile_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_23__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_23__def_1\u0022\u003Emobile source\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means a single identifiable source of \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_23__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_23__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E which does not emanate from a fixed location;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_18__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_18__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-mobile_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_18__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_18__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Emobile source\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means a single identifiable source of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_18__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_18__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E which does not emanate from a fixed location;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_24\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_24\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_24__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_24__def_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means a municipality established in terms of the Local Govern\u0026#xAD;ment: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/117\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/117\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_24__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_24__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 117 of 1998\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E);\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_19__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_19__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_19__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_19__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means a municipality established in terms of the Local Govern\u0026#xAD;ment: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/117\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/117\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_19__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_19__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 117 of 1998\u003C\/a\u003E);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Municipal_Systems_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_25\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_25\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Municipal_Systems_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_25__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_25__def_1\u0022\u003EMunicipal Systems Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2000\/32\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2000\/32\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_25__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_25__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 32 of 2000\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E);\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_20__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_20__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Municipal_Systems_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_20__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_20__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003EMunicipal Systems Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2000\/32\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2000\/32\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_20__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_20__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 32 of 2000\u003C\/a\u003E);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_26\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_26\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_26__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_26__def_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means the National Environmen\u0026#xAD;tal Management Act, 1998 (\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_26__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_26__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 107 of 1998\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E);\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_21__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_21__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_21__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_21__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the National Environmen\u0026#xAD;tal Management Act, 1998 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_21__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_21__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 107 of 1998\u003C\/a\u003E);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_27\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_27\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_27__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_27__def_1\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means the framework established in terms of \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_27__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_27__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 7\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1);\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_22__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_22__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_22__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_22__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the framework established in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_22__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_22__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 7\u003C\/a\u003E(1);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-non_point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_28\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_28\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-non_point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_28__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_28__def_1\u0022\u003Enon-point source\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means a source of atmospheric emissions which cannot be identified as having emanated from a single identifiable source or fixed location, and includes veld, forest and open fires, mining activities, agricultural activities and stockpiles;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_23__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_23__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-non_point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_23__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_23__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Enon-point source\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means a source of atmospheric emissions which cannot be identified as having emanated from a single identifiable source or fixed location, and includes veld, forest and open fires, mining activities, agricultural activities and stockpiles;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-offensive_odour\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_29\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_29\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-offensive_odour\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_29__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_29__def_1\u0022\u003Eoffensive odour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means any smell which is considered to be malodorous or a nuisance to a reasonable person;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_24__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_24__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-offensive_odour\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_24__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_24__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eoffensive odour\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means any smell which is considered to be malodorous or a nuisance to a reasonable person;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_30\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_30\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_30__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_30__def_1\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 has the meaning assigned to it in section 239 of the \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_30__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_30__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_25__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_25__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_25__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_25__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 has the meaning assigned to it in section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_14__subpart_nn_2__sec_239\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_14__subpart_nn_2__sec_239\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_25__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_25__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E239\u003C\/a\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_25__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_25__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ozone_depleting_substance\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_31\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_31\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ozone_depleting_substance\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_31__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_31__def_1\u0022\u003Eozone-depleting substance\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means a substance having chemical or physical properties which, by its release into the atmosphere, can cause a depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_26__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_26__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ozone_depleting_substance\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_26__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_26__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eozone-depleting substance\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means a substance having chemical or physical properties which, by its release into the atmosphere, can cause a depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_32\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_32\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_32__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_32__def_1\u0022\u003Epoint 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data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_33__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_33__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_28__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_28__p_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_28__p_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_28__p_1__def_1\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 has the meaning assigned to it in section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~sec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~sec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_28__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_28__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E1\u003C\/a\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_28__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_28__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_34\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_34\u0022\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_34__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__p_34__def_1\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0022 means an area declared as such in terms of \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Ca 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data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eany regulation made in 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data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1__blockContainer_32__list_1__item_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EIn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, a word or expression derived from a word or expression defined in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_1__sec_1__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_1__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E has a corresponding meaning unless the context indicates that another meaning is intended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Object of Act\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe object of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E is\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Eto protect the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E by providing reasonable measures for\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe protection and enhancement of the quality of air in the Republic;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe prevention of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E and ecological degradation; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Esecuring ecologically sustainable development while promoting justifi\u0026#xAD;able economic and social development; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Egenerally to give effect to section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_2__sec_24__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_2__sec_24__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E24(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E24(b)\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E in order to enhance the quality of ambient air for the sake of securing an environment that is not harmful to the health and well-being of people.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. General duty of State\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIn fulfilling the rights contained in section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_2__sec_24\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_2__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E24\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E24\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__intro__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__intro__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E, the State\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethrough the organs of state applying \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, must seek to protect and enhance the quality of air in the Republic; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emust apply \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E in a manner that will achieve the progressive realisation of those rights.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Application of Act\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act also applies to the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of the Republic referred to in sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E7\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_8\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E8\u003C\/a\u003E, respectively, of the Maritime Zones Act, 1994 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1994\/15\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1994\/15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_1__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct No. 15 of 1994\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act binds all organs of state\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ein the national and local spheres of government; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein the provincial sphere of government, subject to section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_4__sec_146\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_4__sec_146\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E146\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E146\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_4__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Application of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act must be read with any applicable provisions of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe interpretation and application of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_5__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E must be guided by the national environmental management principles set out in section 2 of the National Environmen\u0026#xAD;tal Management Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E6. Conflicts with other legislation\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIn the event of any conflict between a section of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E and\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovincial legislation, the conflict must be resolved in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_4__sec_146\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_4__sec_146\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E146\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E146\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ea municipal by-law, the section of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E prevails.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIn the event of any conflict between subordinate legislation issued in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E and\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ean Act of Parliament, the Act of Parliament prevails;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovincial legislation, the conflict must be resolved in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_4__sec_146\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_4__sec_146\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E146\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E146\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ea municipal by-law, the subordinate legislation issued in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E prevails.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the proper application of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_1__sec_6__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)(b)\u003C\/ins\u003E the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must, in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_4__sec_146__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_4__sec_146__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E146(6)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E146(6)\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_1__sec_6__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E, submit all subordinate legislation issued in terms of this Act and which affects provinces to the National Council of Provinces for approval.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 2\u003Cbr\u003ENational framework and national, provincial and local standards\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 1 \u0026#x2013; National framework\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E7. Establishment\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must, within two years of the date on which this section took effect, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E, establish a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E for achieving the object of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, which must include\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emechanisms, systems and procedures to attain compliance with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality standards;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emechanisms, systems and procedures to give effect to the Republic\u0026#x2019;s obligations in terms of international agreements;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Enational norms and standards for the control of emissions from point and non-point sources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Enational norms and standards for air quality monitoring;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Enational norms and standards for air quality management planning;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Enational norms and standards for air quality information management; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Eany other matter which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E considers necessary for achieving the object of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_g__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1__para_g__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ENational norms and standards established in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E must be aimed at ensuring\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eopportunities for public participation in the protection and enhancement of air quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Epublic access to air quality information;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe prevention of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E and degradation of air quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe reduction of discharges likely to impair air quality, including the reduction of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E at source;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe promotion of efficient and effective air quality management;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Eeffective air quality monitoring;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Eregular reporting on air quality; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003Ecompliance with the Republic\u0026#x2019;s obligations in terms of international agreements.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 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data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Emay assign and delineate responsibilities for the implementation of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E amongst\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe different spheres of government; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Edifferent organs of state.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EAn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E must give effect to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E when exercising a power or performing a duty in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_4__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E or any other legislation regulating air quality management.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emay differentiate between different geographical areas;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_b\u0022 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class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Emust be reviewed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E at intervals of not more than five years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore publishing the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E, or any amendment to the framework, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must follow a consultative process in accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EParagraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_7__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E need not be complied with if the framework is amended in a non-substantive way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E8. National monitoring and information management standards\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E must establish national standards for\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Emunicipalities to monitor\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Epoint, non-point and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-mobile_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emobile source\u003C\/span\u003E emissions;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovinces to monitor\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe performance of municipalities in implementing \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe collection and management of data necessary to assess\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ecompliance with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ecompliance with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality and emission standards;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe performance of organs of state in respect of air quality management plans and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E air quality management plans;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iv\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iv\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe impact of, and compliance with, air quality management plans and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iv__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_iv__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E air quality management plans;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_v\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_v\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(v)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_v__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_v__p_1\u0022\u003Ecompliance with the Republic\u0026#x2019;s obligations in terms of international agreements; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_vi\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_vi\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(vi)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_vi__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_1__sec_8__para_c__subpara_vi__p_1\u0022\u003Eaccess to information by the public.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 2 \u0026#x2013; National, provincial and local \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality and emission standards\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E9. National standards\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emust identify substances or mixtures of substances in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E which, through ambient concentrations, bioaccumulation, deposition or in any other way, present a threat to health, well-being or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E or which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E reasonably believes present such a threat; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emust, in respect of each of those substances or mixtures of substances, establish national standards for \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality, including the permissible amount or concentration of each such substance or mixture of substances in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Emay, in respect of each of those substances or mixtures of substances, establish national standards for emissions from point, non-point or mobile sources.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_9__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003ESection 7\u003C\/a\u003E(3)(a), (4), (5) and (6), with the necessary changes as the context may require, apply to a notice published in terms of this section.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E10. Provincial standards\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eidentify substances or mixtures of substances in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E which, through ambient concentrations, bioaccumulation, deposition or in any other way, present a threat to health, well-being or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E in the province or which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E reasonably believes present such a threat; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ein respect of each of those substances or mixtures of substances, establish provincial standards for\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality, including the permissible amount or concentration of each such substance or mixture of substances in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eemissions from point, non-point or mobile sources in the province or in any geographical area within the province.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EIf national standards have been established in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 9\u003C\/a\u003E for any particular substance or mixture of substances, the MEC may not alter any such national standards except by establishing stricter standards for the province or for any geographical area within the province.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA notice issued under this section may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Edifferentiate between different geographical areas within the province;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovide for the phasing in of its provisions; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ebe amended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore publishing a notice in terms of this section, or any amendment to the notice, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must follow a consultative process in accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EParagraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E need not be complied with if the notice is amended in a non-substantive way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E11. Local standards\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E may in terms of a by-law\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eidentify substances or mixtures of substances in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E which, through ambient concentrations, bioaccumulation, deposition or in any other way, present a threat to health, well-being or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E in the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E or which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E reasonably believes present such a threat; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein respect of each of those substances or mixtures of substances, establish local standards for emissions from point, non-point or mobile sources in the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EIf national or provincial standards have been established in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E9\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_10\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E10\u003C\/a\u003E for any particular substance or mixture of substances, a municipality may not alter any such national or provincial standards except by establishing stricter standards for the municipality or any part of the municipality.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA notice issued under this section may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovide for the phasing in of its provisions; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ebe amended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E passes a by-law referred to in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E, it must follow a consultative process in terms of Chapter \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2000\/32\/~chp_4\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2000\/32\/~chp_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E4\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E4\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Municipal_Systems_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_2__sec_11__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMunicipal Systems Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 3 \u0026#x2013; General\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E12. Ambient air quality and emission measurements\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the purpose of this Chapter, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must prescribe the manner in which\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality measurements must be carried out;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emeasurements of emissions from point, non-point or mobile sources must be carried out; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_2__part_3__sec_12__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe form in which such measurements must be reported and the organs of state to whom such measurements must be reported.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 3\u003Cbr\u003EInstitutional and planning matters\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E13. National Air Quality Advisory Committee\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E m\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eay\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eust\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E, establish the National Air Quality Advisory Committee in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 2(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E and by section 54 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 2 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (1) substituted by section 2(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EWhen establishing the Committee, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emust determine the composition of the Committee, including the appointment, tenure and termination of service of members of the Committee;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emust determine the conditions of appointment of members of the Committee;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Emust determine the functions and functioning of the Committee; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Emay prescribe any other matter relating to the Committee.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 2(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (d) substituted by section 2(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_2__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe object of the Committee is to advise the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E on any air quality related matter as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may determine from time to time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 2(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3) added by section 2(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_13__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E14. Appointment of air quality officers\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must designate an officer in the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Department\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EDepartment\u003C\/span\u003E as the national \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E to be responsible for co-ordinating matters pertaining to air quality management in the national government.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must designate an officer in the provincial administration as the provincial \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E to be responsible for co-ordinating matters pertaining to air quality management in the province.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EEach \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E must designate an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E from its administration to be responsible for co-ordinating matters pertaining to air quality management in the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E must perform the duties or exercise the powers assigned or delegated to that officer in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EAn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E may delegate a power or assign a duty to an official in the service of that officer\u0026#x2019;s administration, subject to such limitations or conditions as may be prescribed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EAir quality officers must co-ordinate their activities in such a manner as may be set out in the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-national_framework\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Enational framework\u003C\/span\u003E or prescribed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E15. Air quality management plans\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EEach national department or province responsible for preparing an environmental implementation plan or environmental management plan in terms of Chapter 3 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E must include in that plan an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EEach \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E must include in its integrated development plan contemplated in Chapter \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2000\/32\/~chp_5\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2000\/32\/~chp_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E5\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E5\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Municipal_Systems_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMunicipal Systems Act\u003C\/span\u003E, an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eair quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E16. Contents of air quality management plans\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ewithin the domain of the relevant national department, province or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E, seek\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eto give effect, in respect of air quality, to Chapter \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_3\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E3\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E3\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E to the extent that that Chapter is applicable to it;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eto improve air quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Eto identify and reduce the negative impact on human health and the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E of poor air quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iv\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iv\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022\u003Eto address the effects of emissions from the use of fossil fuels in residential applications;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_v\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_v\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(v)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_v__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_v__p_1\u0022\u003Eto address the effects of emissions from industrial sources;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(vi)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1\u0022\u003Eto address the effects of emissions from any point or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-non_point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Enon-point source\u003C\/span\u003E of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E other than those contemplated in subparagraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iii\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;or\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iv\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_iv\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vi__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(iii) or (iv)\u003C\/ins\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(vii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_vii__p_1\u0022\u003Eto implement the Republic\u0026#x2019;s obligations in respect of international agreements; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_viii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_viii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(viii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_viii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_viii__p_1\u0022\u003Eto give effect to best practice in air quality management;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Edescribe how the relevant national department, province or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E will give effect to its \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ecomply with such other requirements as may be prescribed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E17. Reporting on implementation of air quality management plans\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe annual report which an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E must submit in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_3__sec_16__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E16(1)(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E16(1)(b)\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E must contain information on the implementation of its \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eair quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E, including information on\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eair quality management initiatives undertaken by it during the reporting period;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe level of its compliance with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality standards;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Emeasures taken by it to secure compliance with those standards;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Eits compliance with any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E air quality management plans applicable to it; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_3__sec_17__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eits air quality monitoring activities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 4\u003Cbr\u003EAir quality management measures\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 1 \u0026#x2013; Priority areas\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E18. Declaration of priority areas\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E, declare an area as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E if the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E reasonably believes that\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality standards are being, or may be, exceeded in the area, or any other situation exists which is causing, or may cause, a significant negative impact on air quality in the area; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe area requires specific air quality management action to rectify the situation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may act under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E, if\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe negative impact on air quality in the area\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eaffects the national interest; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eis contributing, or is likely to contribute, to \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E in another country;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe area extends beyond provincial boundaries; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe area falls within a province and the province requests the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E to declare the area as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe MECs of two or more adjoining provinces may by joint action in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E declare an area falling within those provinces as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore publishing a notice in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or the relevant \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E or MECs must follow a consultative process in accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E, withdraw the declaration of an area as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E if the area is in compliance with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_18__subsec_5__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality standards for a period of at least two years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E19. Management of priority areas\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E has in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 18\u003C\/a\u003E declared an area as a priority area, the national air quality officer must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eafter consulting the air quality officers of any affected province and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E, prepare a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area_air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Epriority area air quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E for the area; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ewithin six months of the declaration of the area, or such longer period as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may specify, submit the plan to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E for approval.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E has in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 18\u003C\/a\u003E declared an area as a priority area, the air quality officer of the relevant province must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eafter consulting the national \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E and the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E of any affected \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E, prepare a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area_air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Epriority area air quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E for the area; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ewithin six months of the declaration of the area, or such longer period as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may specify, submit the plan to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E for approval.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the MECs in two or more adjoining provinces have by joint action in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 18\u003C\/a\u003E declared an area as a priority area, the air quality officers of the relevant provinces must jointly\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eafter consulting the national \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E and the air quality officers of the affected municipalities, prepare a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area_air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Epriority area air quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E for the area; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ewithin six months of the declaration of the area, or such longer period as the relevant MECs may specify, submit the plan to the MECs for approval.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore approving a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area_air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epriority area air quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or the relevant \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E or MECs\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emust follow a consultative process in accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emay require the relevant \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E to amend the plan within a period determined by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or the relevant \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E or MECs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or the relevant \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E or MECs must publish an approved plan in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E within 90 days of approval.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EThe approved plan takes effect from the date of its publication.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area_air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epriority area air quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ebe aimed at co-ordinating air quality management in the area;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eaddress issues related to air quality in the area; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_6__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovide for the implementation of the plan by a committee representing relevant role-players.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area_air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epriority area air quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E lapses when the declaration of the area as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E is withdrawn in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_19__subsec_7__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 18\u003C\/a\u003E(5).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E20. Regulations for implementing and enforcing \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__term_1\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E air quality management plans\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may prescribe regulations necessary for implementing and enforcing approved \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-priority_area\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Epriority area\u003C\/span\u003E air quality management plans, including\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Efunding arrangements;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emeasures to facilitate compliance with such plans;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Epenalties for any contravention of or any failure to comply with such plans; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_1__sec_20__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Eregular review of such plans.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 2 \u0026#x2013; Listing of activities resulting in atmospheric emissions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E21. Listing of activities\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must, or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Epublish a list of activities which result in atmospheric emissions and which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E reasonably believes have or may have a significant detrimental effect on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including health, social conditions, economic conditions, ecological conditions or cultural heritage; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ewhen necessary, amend the list by\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eadding to the list activities in addition to those contemplated in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eremoving activities from the list; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Emaking other changes to particulars on the list.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA list published by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E applies nationally and a list published by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E applies to the relevant province only.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA notice referred to in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Emust establish minimum emission standards in respect of a substance or mixture of substances resulting from a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E and identified in the notice, including\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe permissible amount, volume, emission rate or concentration of that substance or mixture of substances that may be emitted; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe manner in which measurements of such emissions must be carried out;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emay contain transitional and other special arrangements in respect of activities which are carried out at the time of their listing; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Emust determine the date on which the notice takes effect.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore publishing a notice in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E or any amendment to the notice, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must follow a consultative process in accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EParagraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_21__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E need not be complied with if the notice is amended in a non-substantive way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E22. Consequences of listing\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ENo person may without a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E conduct an activity\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Elisted on the national list anywhere in the Republic; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Elisted on the list applicable in a province anywhere in that province.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E22A. Consequences of unlawful conduct of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E resulting in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003ESection 24G of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, 1998, as amended, applies to the commencement, without an environmental authorisation, of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E or the activity specified in item 2 in Listing Notice 1 and items 5 and 26 in Listing Notice 2, relating to air quality in terms of Chapter 5 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, 1998.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EUpon application for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E by a person who\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eoperated, at any time prior to the commencement of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, a scheduled process in terms of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E, without a provisional registration or registration certificate; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Econducted or is conducting, without a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, an activity listed in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 21\u003C\/a\u003E which results in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe relevant \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must fine the applicant an administrative fine which may not exceed R10 million before the application for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E may be considered.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan diff:rename=\u0022td\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\n\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsections (4) to (10) are applicable to the operating, without a provisional registration or registration certificate, of a scheduled process in terms of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E, 1965, at any time prior to the commencement of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EAn application contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E must be submitted in accordance with the requirements contained in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_37\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_37\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 37\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsections (4) to (10) are applicable to the conducting, without a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, of an activity listed in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 21\u003C\/a\u003E of this Act which results in atmospheric emission.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EOn application contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must direct the applicant to\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eimmediately cease the activity pending a decision on the application submitted in terms of this section;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_aA\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_aA\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(aA)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_aA__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_aA__p_1\u0022\u003Eundertake public participation, as prescribed;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Einvestigate, evaluate and assess the impact of the activity on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E and human health;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eremedy any adverse effect of the activity on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E and human health;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ecease, modify or control any act, activity, process or omission causing \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eeliminate any source of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ecompile a report containing\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ea description of the need and desirability of the activity;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ean assessment of the nature, extent, duration and significance of the consequences for or impacts on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E, and human health of the activity, including the cumulative effects and the manner in which the geographical, physical, biological, social, economic and cultural aspects of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E may be affected by the proposed activity;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Ea description of mitigation measures undertaken or to be undertaken in respect of the consequences for, or impacts on, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E, and human health;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iv\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iv\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022\u003Ea description of the public participation process followed during the course of compiling the report, including all comments received from the interested and affected parties and an indication of how issues raised have been addressed; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_v\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_v\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(v)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_v__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_f__subpara_v__p_1\u0022\u003Ean environmental management programme; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovide such other information or undertake such further studies as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_3__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may deem necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EOn application by a person who conducted an activity contemplated in subsection (2) or (3), the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may direct the applicant to\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf it comes to the attention of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E that the applicant is under criminal investigation for the contravention of, or failure to comply with \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may defer a decision to issue a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E until such time that the investigation is concluded and\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eimmediately cease the activity pending a decision on the application submitted in terms of this section;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe National Prosecuting Authority has decided not to institute prosecution in respect of the contravention of, or failure to comply with, \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Einvestigate, evaluate and assess the impact of the activity on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E and human health;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe applicant concerned is acquitted or found not guilty after prosecution in respect of the contravention of, or failure to comply with, \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eremedy any adverse effect of the activity on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E, and human health;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe applicant concerned has been convicted by a court of law of an offence in respect of the contravention of, or failure to comply with, \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E and the applicant has in respect of the conviction exhausted all the recognised legal proceedings pertaining to appeal or review.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_d\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ecease, modify or control any act, activity, process or omission causing \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_e\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eeliminate any source of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 diff:rename=\u0022a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__intro__p_1\u0022 diff:delete-attr=\u0022href\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ecompile a report containing\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_i\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ea description of the need and desirability of the activity;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ean assessment of the nature, extent, duration and significance of the consequences for or impacts on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E, and human health of the activity, including the cumulative effects and the manner in which the geographical, physical, biological, social, economic and cultural aspects of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_ii__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E may be affected by the proposed activity;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iii\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Ea description of mitigation measures undertaken or to be undertaken in respect of the consequences for or impacts on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iii__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E, and human health of the activity;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iv\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iv\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022\u003Ea description of the public participation process followed during the course of compiling the report, including all comments received from interested and affected parties and an indication of how issues raised have been addressed;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_v\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_v\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(v)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_v__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_f__subpara_v__p_1\u0022\u003Ean environmental management programme; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_g\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovide such other information or undertake such further studies as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_4__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may deem necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must consider any reports or information submitted in terms of subsection (4) and thereafter may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe submission of an application or the issuing of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E in terms of this section, or the payment of an administrative fine in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Erefuse to issue an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ein no way derogate from the authority of the environmental management inspector or the South African Police Service, to investigate any transgression of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eissue an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E to such person to conduct the activity subject to such conditions as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may deem necessary, which  \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E shall only take effect from the date on which it has been issued; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein no way derogate from the National Prosecuting Authority\u0026#x2019;s legal authority to institute any criminal prosecution; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Edirect the applicant to provide further information or take further steps prior to making a decision in terms of paragraphs (a) or (b).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Enot indemnify the applicant from liability in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_51\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_51\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_5__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 51\u003C\/a\u003E(1)(a).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may as part of the decision contemplated in subsection (5), direct a person to\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Erehabilitate the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E within such time and subject to such conditions as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may deem necessary;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eprevent or eliminate any source of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E from the activity within such time and subject to such conditions as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may deem necessary; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_6__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Etake any other steps necessary under the circumstances.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_7\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_7__p_1\u0022\u003EA person contemplated in subsection (4) must pay an administrative fine, which may not exceed R5 million and which must be determined by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_7__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E, before the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_7__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_7__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may act in terms of subsection 5(a) or (b).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_8\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_8__p_1\u0022\u003EIn considering a decision contemplated in subsection (5)(a) or (b), the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_8__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_8__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may take into account whether or not the applicant complied with any directive issued in terms of subsections (4) or (5)(c).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(9)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe submission of an application in terms of subsection (4) or the issuing of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E in terms of subsection 5(b) or the payment of the administrative fine in terms of subsection (7) shall\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ein no way derogate from the environmental management inspector\u0026#x2019;s or the South African Police Services\u0026#x2019; authority to investigate any transgression of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein no way derogate from the National Prosecuting Authority\u0026#x2019;s legal authority to institute any criminal prosecution; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Enot indemnify the applicant from liability in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_51\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_51\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 51\u003C\/a\u003E(1)(a) for having contravened \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_c__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_9__para_c__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(10)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf, at any stage after the submission of an application in terms of subsection (4), it comes to the attention of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E, that the applicant is under criminal investigation for the contravention of or failure to comply with \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E, the licensing authority may defer a decision to  issue an atmospheric emission licence until such time that the investigation is concluded and\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe National Prosecuting Authority has decided not to institute prosecution in respect of such contravention or failure;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe applicant concerned is acquitted or found not guilty after prosecution in respect of such contravention or failure has been instituted; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__subsec_10__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe applicant concerned has been convicted by a court of law of an offence in respect of such contravention or failure and the applicant has in respect of the conviction exhausted all the recognised legal proceedings pertaining to appeal or review.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E22A\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E and amended by section 55 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 2 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A\u0022\u003Esection 22A\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 3 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_2__sec_22A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 3 \u0026#x2013; Controlled emitters\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E23. Controlled emitters\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E, 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data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1__term_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1__p_1__term_6\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E reasonably believes presents such a threat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore publishing a notice in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E or any amendment to the notice, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Efollow a consultative process in accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eapply the precautionary principle contained in section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_1__sec_2__subsec_4__para_a__subpara_vii\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_1__sec_2__subsec_4__para_a__subpara_vii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E2(4)(a)(vii)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E2(4)(a)(vii)\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Etake into account the Republic\u0026#x2019;s obligations in terms of any applicable international agreement; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Econsider\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eany sound scientific information; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eany risk assessments.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_23__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E need not be complied with if the notice is amended in a non-substantive way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E24. Standards for controlled emitters\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA notice contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 23\u003C\/a\u003E(1) must establish emission standards, which must include standards setting the permissible amount, volume, emission rate or concentration of any specified substance or mixture of substances that may be emitted from the controlled emitter.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_24__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must prescribe the manner in which measurements of emissions from controlled emitters must be carried out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E25. Consequences of declaration\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003ENo person may manufacture, sell or use any appliance or conduct an activity declared as a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-controlled_emitter\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Econtrolled emitter\u003C\/span\u003E unless that appliance or activity complies with the standards established in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_24\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 24\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E applies\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Enationwide in respect of an appliance or activity declared by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein a relevant province only in respect of an appliance or activity declared by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_3__sec_25__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E responsible for air quality in that province.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 4 \u0026#x2013; Controlled fuels\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E26. Controlled fuels\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E, declare a substance or mixture of substances which, when used as a fuel in a combustion process, result in atmospheric emissions which through ambient concentrations, bioaccumulation, deposition or in any other way, present a threat to health or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E or which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E reasonably believes present such a threat, as a controlled fuel.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore publishing a notice in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E or any amendment to the notice, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Efollow a consultative process in accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eapply the precautionary principle contained in section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_1__sec_2__subsec_4__para_a__subpara_vii\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_1__sec_2__subsec_4__para_a__subpara_vii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E2(4)(a)(vii)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E2(4)(a)(vii)\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Etake into account the Republic\u0026#x2019;s obligations in terms of any applicable international agreement; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Econsider\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eany sound scientific information; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eany risk assessments.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_26__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E need not be complied with if the notice is amended in a non-substantive way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E27. Use and prohibition of controlled fuels\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA notice contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_26\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_26\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 26\u003C\/a\u003E(1) may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eestablish standards for the use of the controlled fuel in combustion processes;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eestablish standards for the manufacture or sale of the controlled fuel;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eestablish specifications, including maximum or minimum levels or concen\u0026#xAD;trations of the constituents of substances or mixtures of substances, for the composition of controlled fuels;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Eprohibit the manufacture, sale or use of the controlled fuel;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Edifferentiate between different geographical areas;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Eprovide for the phasing in of its provisions; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_27__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Ebe amended.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E28. Consequences of declaration\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003ENo person may manufacture, sell or use a controlled fuel unless that manufacture, sale or use complies with the standards established in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_27\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_27\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 27\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003ENo person may manufacture, sell or use a prohibited controlled fuel unless that manufacture, sale or use complies with any conditions of manufacture, sale or use established in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_27\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_27\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 27\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E apply\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Enationwide in respect of a substance or mixture of substances declared by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein a relevant province only in respect of a substance or mixture of substances declared by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_4__sec_28__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E responsible for air quality in that province.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 5 \u0026#x2013; Other measures\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E29. Pollution prevention plans\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may, by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Edeclare any substance contributing to \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E as a priority air pollutant; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Erequire persons falling within a category specified in the notice to prepare, submit to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E for approval, and implement \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E prevention plans in respect of a substance declared as a priority air pollutant in terms of paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may, by written notice to a person conducting a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E which involves the emission of a substance declared as a priority air pollutant, require that person to prepare, submit to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E for approval and implement a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__term_6\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E prevention plan, whether or not that person falls within a category specified in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)(b)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EPollution prevention plans must comply with such requirements as may be prescribed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EA notice contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)(b)\u003C\/ins\u003E or (2) must contain a requirement that the person indicated in the notice monitors, evaluates and reports on the implementation of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E prevention plan that has been approved in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E or \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 4 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (4) added by section 4 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_29__subsec_4__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E30. Atmospheric impact reports\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E may require any person to submit to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E an atmospheric impact report in a prescribed form if\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E reasonably suspects that the person has on one or more occasions contravened or failed to comply with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E or any conditions of a licence and that such contravention or failure has had, or may have, a detrimental effect on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including health, social conditions, economic conditions, ecological conditions or cultural heritage, or has contributed to the degradation of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ea review of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is undertaken in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_30__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 45\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_31\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_31\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E31. Recognition programmes\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_31__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_31__p_1\u0022\u003EAn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_31__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_31__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E may establish a programme for the public recognition of significant achievements in the area of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_31__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_5__sec_31__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E prevention.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 6 \u0026#x2013; Measures in respect of dust, noise and offensive odours\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E32. Control of dust\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may prescribe\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emeasures for the control of dust in specified places or areas, either in general or by specified machinery or in specified instances;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Esteps that must be taken to prevent nuisance by dust; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_32__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eother measures aimed at the control of dust.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E33. Rehabilitation when mining operations cease\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf it is determined that a mine, having regard to its known ore reserves, is likely to cease mining operations within a period of five years, the owner of that mine must promptly notify the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E in writing\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eof the likely cessation of those mining operations; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Eof any plans that are in place or in contemplation for\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe rehabilitation of the area where the mining operations were conducted after mining operations have stopped; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe prevention of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_33__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E of the atmosphere by dust after those operations have stopped.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E34. Control of noise\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may prescribe essential national standards\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Efor the control of noise, either in general or by specified machinery or activities or in specified places or areas; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Efor determining\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ea definition of noise; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe maximum levels of noise.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_34__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EWhen controlling noise the provincial and local spheres of government are bound by any prescribed national standards.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E35. Control of offensive odours\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may prescribe measures for the control of offensive odours emanating from specified activities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe occupier of any premises must take all reasonable steps to prevent the emission of any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-offensive_odour\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_4__part_6__sec_35__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eoffensive odour\u003C\/span\u003E caused by any activity on such premises.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 5\u003Cbr\u003ELicensing of listed activities\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E36. Licensing authority\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EMetropolitan and district municipalities are charged with implementing the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licensing system referred to in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E, and must for this purpose perform the functions of licensing authority as set out in this Chapter and other provisions of this Act, subject to subsections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E,\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2), (3)\u003C\/ins\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1__p_1__ref_4\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(4)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EIf a metropolitan or district \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E has delegated its functions of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E to a provincial \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_14__subpart_nn_2__sec_238\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_14__subpart_nn_2__sec_238\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E238\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E238\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E, that provincial organ of state must for the purposes of this Act be regarded as the licensing authority in the area of that municipality.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2A)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA provincial \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E must be regarded as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E if a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E falls within the boundaries of\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emore than one metropolitan \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emore than one district \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eboth a metropolitan and district \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2A)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 56(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 2 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3) deleted by section 5(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E deleted by section 5(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3A)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EIn accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_2__sec_125__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_2__sec_125__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E125(2)(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;and\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_7__sec_156__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_7__sec_156__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E156(1)(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E125(2)(b) and 156(1)(b)\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E whenever a licensing authority fails to take a decision on an application for an atmospheric emission licence within the time period set out in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_4\u0022\u003Esection 40\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 40\u003C\/a\u003E(3) or (3A) of this Act, the person that applied for an atmospheric emission licence may apply to the Minister or MEC, as the case may be, to take the decision.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EThe person contemplated in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E must notify the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E in writing of the intention to exercise the option in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E at least 30 days prior to the exercising of such option.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EThe application contemplated in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E must, at least, contain all the documents submitted to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E in order to enable the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_c__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, as the case maybe, to take a decision.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore taking a decision as contemplated in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must request the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E to provide him or her with a report within a specified time period on the status and causes of delay in the application.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAfter having received the report referred to in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(d)\u003C\/ins\u003E or in the event that no response or no satisfactorily response or cooperation is received from the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E within the specified time period the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, as the case may be, must, where appropriate\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Einform the person that applied for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E in the event that the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_i__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_i__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E has complied with the relevant prescripts;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eassist the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E in accordance with sections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_2__sec_125__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_6__subpart_nn_2__sec_125__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E125(3)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;and\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_7__sec_155__subsec_7\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\/~chp_7__sec_155__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E155(7)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E125(3) and 155(7)\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E to fulfil its obligations under this Act; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Edirect the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E to take the decision and such other steps as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, as the case may be, may deem necessary, within a specified time period.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003EIn the event that the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E fails to take the decision within the specified time period or in any other manner fails to comply with the directive contemplated in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_e__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(e)(iii)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(e)(iii)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_f__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, as the case may be, must take the decision within a reasonable period of time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, as the case may be, must, simultaneously with the submission of the annual report contemplated in section 40(1)(d)(i) of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1999\/1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1999\/1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_g__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 1 of 1999\u003C\/a\u003E), submit a report to Parliament or Provincial Legislature, as the case may be, setting out the details regarding the exercise of the power referred to in this section during the previous financial year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3A)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 5(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3A) inserted by section 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id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E, as the case may be, must make a decision on the application contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3A)(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(3A)(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E, within a reasonable period of time from the date of receipt of the application.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3B)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 5(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3B) inserted by section 5(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3C)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1\u0022\u003EIn the event that the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E fails to make a decision on the application, within a reasonable period of time, as contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3B\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3B)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(3B)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the applicant may submit the application to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E for a decision in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(3A)(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(3A)(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3C)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 5(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3C) inserted by section 5(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3C__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3D)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1\u0022\u003EIn the event that the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E does not have capacity to exercise the power, or for any good reason is unable to do so or to do so within a reasonable period of time, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may request, in writing, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E to exercise the power in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3A)(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(3A)(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3D)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 5(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3D) inserted by section 5(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_3D__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E applies for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, a provincial \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E designated by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must be regarded as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E for the purpose of\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethat application; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe implementation of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E in relation to any licence that may be issued to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ENotwithstanding subsections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E to \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(4)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E is the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E and must perform the functions of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E if\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ea provincial \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E, which has been delegated the power to perform the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E function in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E by the metropolitan or district \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E, applies for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E falls within the boundaries of more than one province;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E forms part of a matter declared as a national priority in terms of a Cabinet decision and notice referred to in section 24C(2B) of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, 1998, as amended by the National Environmental Management Laws Second Amendment Act, 2013;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E relates to the activities listed in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_5__sec_24__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_5__sec_24__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E24(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E24(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, 1998, or in terms of section 19(1) of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008, \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eand\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eor\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E has been identified as the competent authority; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 56(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 2 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E relates to a prospecting, mining, exploration or production activity as contemplated in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2002\/28\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2002\/28\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_e__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_e__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 28 of 2002\u003C\/a\u003E), in the area for which the right has been applied for, and the Minister responsible for mineral resources has been identified as the competent authority in terms of section 24C of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 5(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (5) added by section 5(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the purposes of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(5)(d)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(5)(d)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E, as the competent authority empowered under section 24C(2) of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, 1998 and as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E empowered under section 43(1) of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008, may issue an integrated environmental authorisation for the activities listed under section 24(2) of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, 1998 and section 19(1) of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 5(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (6) added by section 5(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn integrated environmental authorisation contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(6)\u003C\/ins\u003E may be issued only if\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe relevant provisions of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, 1998, and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008, have been complied with; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe integrated environmental authorisation specifies the provisions in terms of which it has been issued.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 5(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (7) added by section 5(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_7__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E and the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E contemplated in subsections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;to\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E, or the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;and the\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\u0026#xA0;contemplated in subsections\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E to \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_4\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E,\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(4)\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E may agree that an application for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E with regard to any activity contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_5\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 22\u003C\/a\u003E may be dealt with by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_6\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E,\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_7\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_7\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003EMinister\u003C\/ins\u003E or the relevant \u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_8\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__term_8\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/ins\u003E contemplated in subsections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_6\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E to \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_7\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_1__ref_7\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(4)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(8)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 5(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E and substituted by section 56(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 2 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (8) added by section 5(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_36__subsec_8__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E37. Application for \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA person must apply for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E by lodging with the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E of the area in which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E is or is to be carried out an application in the form required by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn application for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E must be accompanied by\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe prescribed processing fee; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Esuch documentation and information as may be required by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_37__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E38. Procedure for licence applications\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Emay, to the extent that it is reasonable to do so, require the applicant, at the applicant\u0026#x2019;s expense, to obtain and provide it by a given date with other information, in addition to the information contained in or submitted in connection with the application;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emay conduct its own investigation on the likely effect of the proposed licence on air quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Emay invite written comments from any \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E which has an interest in the matter; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Emust afford the applicant an opportunity to make representations on any adverse statements or objections to the application.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003ESection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_5__sec_24\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_5__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E24\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E24\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E applies to all applications for \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences, which are subject to an environmental impact assessment in terms of section 24 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, and both an applicant and the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must comply with that section and any applicable notice issued or regulation made in relation to that section.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 6(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (2) substituted by section 6(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAn applicant must, immediately after the submission of the application to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E, take appropriate steps to bring the application to the attention of relevant organs of state, interested persons and the public.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 6(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (a) substituted by section 6(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ESuch steps must include the publication of a notice in at least two newspapers circulating in the area in which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E applied for is or is to be carried out\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Edescribing the nature and purpose of the licence applied for;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Egiving particulars of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E, including the place where it is or is to be carried out;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iiA)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_1\u0022\u003Eindicating where a copy of the application can be obtained;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subparagraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(iiA)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 6(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subparagraph (iiA) inserted by section 6(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iiA__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Estating a reasonable period within which written representations on or objections to the application may be submitted, and the address or place where representations or objections must be submitted; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iv\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iv\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022\u003Econtaining such other particulars as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_38__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may require.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E39. Factors to be taken into account by licensing authorities\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EWhen considering an application for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must take into account all relevant matters, including\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eany applicable minimum standards set for \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Epoint source\u003C\/span\u003E emissions that have been determined in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E being or likely to be caused by the carrying out of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E applied for and the effect or likely effect of that \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including health, social conditions, economic conditions, cultural heritage and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_b__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe best practicable environmental options available that could be taken\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eto prevent, control, abate or mitigate that \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eto protect the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including health, social conditions, economic conditions, cultural heritage and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality, from harm as a result of that \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Esection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_5__sec_24\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_5__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E24\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E24\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E and any applicable environmental impact assessment done, the decision taken on the application of the environmental authorisation, and any applicable notice issued or regulation made pursuant to that section;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_39__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_39__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 7 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (d) substituted by section 7 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eany relevant tradable emission scheme;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Ewhether the applicant is a fit and proper person as contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_f__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_f__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 49\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_39__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe applicant\u0026#x2019;s 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Decisions of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Egrant an application; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Erefuse an application.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAny decision by a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E to grant an application must be consistent with\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E and any other applicable national or provincial legislation;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eany applicable national or provincial environmental management policies;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Esection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_5__sec_24\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_5__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E24\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E24\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E and any applicable environmental impact assessment done, the decision taken on the application for the environmental authorisation, and any applicable notice issued or regulation made pursuant to that section;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 8(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (c) substituted by section 8(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_c__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe national environmental management principles set out in section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_1__sec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1998\/107\/~chp_1__sec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E2\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E2\u003C\/ins\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eany transitional and other special arrangements contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_e__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 21\u003C\/a\u003E(3)(b);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Eany minimum standards for atmospheric emissions of identified substances or mixtures of substances as contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_f__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_f__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 21\u003C\/a\u003E(3);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Eany applicable \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E prevention plan contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_g__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 29\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe objectives of any applicable \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_management_plan\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality management plan\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eany \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality or emission standards that have been determined in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_i__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_2__para_i__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the decision on the relevant application for an environmental authorisation has been made in terms of section 24 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must decide the application within 60 days of the date on which the decision on the application for the environmental authorisation has been made.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 8(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3) substituted by section 8(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3A)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_1\u0022\u003EWhere the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E relates to a prospecting, mining, exploration or production activity contemplated in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2002\/28\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2002\/28\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 28 of 2002\u003C\/a\u003E), in the area for which the right has been applied for, and the Minister responsible for mineral resources has been identified as the competent authority in terms of section 24C of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, the Minister, after consultation with the licensing authority contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_36\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 36\u003C\/a\u003E(1) and (2) of this Act, must decide the application within the time frames set out in the National Environmental Management Act, 1998.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3A)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 8(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3A) inserted by section 8(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_3A__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAfter a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E has reached a decision in respect of a licence application, it must within 30 days\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Enotify the applicant of the decision, and give written reasons if the application was unsuccessful;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein a manner determined by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E, notify any persons who have objected to the application; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eat the request of any person contemplated in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_40__subsec_4__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(b)\u003C\/ins\u003E, give written reasons for its decision or make public its reasons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E41. Successful applications\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EIf an application for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E has been granted in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 40\u003C\/a\u003E(1)(a), the licensing authority must first issue a provisional atmospheric emission licence to enable the commissioning of the listed activity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is subject to such conditions and requirements\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eas the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may determine; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eas the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E has prescribed for listed activities of the kind in question.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is valid for a period of one year  from the date of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-commissioning\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ecommissioning\u003C\/span\u003E of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E, and may be extended for  an additional one year on good cause shown to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 9 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3) added by section 9 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_41__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E42. Issuing of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe holder of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is entitled to an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E when the commissioned facility has been in full compliance with the conditions and requirements of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E for a period of at least six months.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is subject to such conditions and requirements\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eas are specified in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_43\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_43\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 43\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eas the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may determine; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eas the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_42__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E has prescribed for listed activities of the kind in question.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E43. Contents of provisional \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E and an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E must specify\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe activity in respect of which it is issued;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe premises in respect of which it is issued:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe person to whom it is issued;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe period for which the licence is issued;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe name of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe periods at which the licence may be reviewed;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe maximum allowed amount, volume, emission rate or concentration of pollutants that may be discharged in the atmosphere\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eunder normal working conditions; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_g__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eunder normal start-up, maintenance and shut-down conditions;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003Eany other operating requirements relating to atmospheric discharges, includ\u0026#xAD;ing \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-non_point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Enon-point source\u003C\/span\u003E or fugitive emissions;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-point_source\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epoint source\u003C\/span\u003E emission measurement and reporting requirements;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003Eon-site \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_j__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_j__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality measurement and reporting requirements;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_k\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_k\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_k__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_k__p_1\u0022\u003Epenalties for non-compliance;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_l\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_l\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(l)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_l__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_l__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-greenhouse_gas\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_l__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_l__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Egreenhouse gas\u003C\/span\u003E emission measurement and reporting requirements; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_m\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_m\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(m)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_m__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_1__para_m__p_1\u0022\u003Eany other matters which are necessary for the protection or enforcement of air quality.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA licence may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Especify conditions in respect of odour and noise;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Erequire the holder of the licence to comply with all lawful requirements of an environmental management inspector carrying out his or her duties in terms of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-National_Environmental_Management_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003ENational Environmental Management Act\u003C\/span\u003E, including a requirement that the holder of the licence must, on request, submit to the inspector a certified statement indicating\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe extent to which the conditions and requirements of the licence have or have not been complied with;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eparticulars of any failure to comply with any of those conditions or requirements;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe reasons for any failure to comply with any of those conditions or requirements; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_iv\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_iv\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_43__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022\u003Eany action taken, or to be taken, to prevent any recurrence of that failure or to mitigate the effects of that failure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E44. Transfer of provisional \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EIf ownership of an activity for which a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E was issued is transferred, the licence may, with the permission of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E, be transferred by the holder of the licence to the new owner of the activity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EA person applying for permission for the transfer of a licence must lodge the application with the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E of the area in which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E is carried out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EThe application must be in the form required by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn application for the transfer of a licence must be accompanied by\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe prescribed processing fee; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Esuch documentation and information as may be required by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAn applicant must take appropriate steps to bring the application for the transfer of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E to the attention of interested persons and the public.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ESuch steps must include the publication of a notice in at least two newspapers circulating in the area in which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E applied for is carried out\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Edescribing the reasons for the transfer of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Egiving particulars of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E, including the place where it is carried out;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Estating a reasonable period within which written representations on or objections to the application may be submitted, and the address or place where representations or objections must be submitted; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iv\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iv\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iv)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1\u0022\u003Econtaining such other particulars as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_4__para_b__subpara_iv__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may require.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EWhen considering an application for the transfer of a licence, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must take into account all relevant matters, including whether the person to whom the licence is to be transferred is a fit and proper person as contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_44__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 49\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E45. Review of provisional \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must review a provincial \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E at intervals specified in the licence, or when circumstances demand that a review is necessary,  on payment of the prescribed processing fee.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 48 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (1) substituted by section 48 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must inform the licence holder and the relevant provincial \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E, in writing, of any proposed review, the reason for such review and the cost of the prescribed processing fee.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection  \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 48 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection  (2) substituted by section 48 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_2__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EFor purposes of the review, an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E may require the licence holder to compile and submit an atmospheric impact report contemplated in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_30\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_30\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_45__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 30\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E46. Variation of provisional \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may, by written notice to the holder of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, vary the licence\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eif it is necessary or desirable to prevent deterioration of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eif it is necessary or desirable for the purposes of achieving \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-ambient_air\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eambient air\u003C\/span\u003E quality standards;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eif it is necessary or desirable to accommodate demands brought about by impacts on socio-economic circumstances and it is in the public interest to meet those demands;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Eat the written request of the holder of the licence;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Eif it is transferred to another person in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_44\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_44\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 44\u003C\/a\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Eif it is reviewed in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_f__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_f__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 45\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe variation of a licence includes\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe attaching of an additional condition or requirement to the licence;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe substitution of a condition or requirement;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe removal of a condition or requirement; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_2__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe amendment of a condition or requirement.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E receives a request from the holder of a licence in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_46__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)(d)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)(d)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must require the holder of the licence to take appropriate steps to bring the request to the attention of relevant organs of state, interested persons and the public if\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe variation of the licence will authorise an increase in the environmental impact regulated by the licence;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe variation of the licence will authorise an increase in atmospheric emissions; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe proposed variation has not, for any reason, been the subject of an authorisation in terms of any other legislation and public consultation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ESteps in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_46__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(3)\u003C\/ins\u003E must include the publication of a notice in at least two newspapers circulating in the area in which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E authorised by the licence is, or will be, carried out\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Edescribing the nature and purpose of the request;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Egiving particulars of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E, including the place where it is or will be carried out;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Estating a reasonable period within which written representations on or objections to the request may be submitted, and the address or place where representations or objections must be submitted; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Econtaining such other particulars as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_4__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may require.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003ESections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E38\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_5__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_46__subsec_5__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E40\u003C\/a\u003E, read with the necessary changes as the context may require, apply to the variation of a licence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E47. Renewal of provisional \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E may, on application by the holder of the licence, be renewed by a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe holder of a licence must before the expiry date of the licence apply for the renewal of the licence to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E of the area in which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E is carried out, by lodging to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E an application in the form required by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_2__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn application for the renewal of a licence must be accompanied by\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe prescribed processing fee;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eproof that the relevant provincial 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id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_3__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe holder of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E may not apply for the renewal of the provisional licence more than once.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003ESections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_38\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E38\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_40\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E40\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_43\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_43\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47__subsec_5__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E43\u003C\/a\u003E, read with the necessary changes as the context may require, apply to an application for the renewal of a licence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022del akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E47A. Revocation or suspension of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission\u003C\/span\u003E licences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E may, by written notice to the holder of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, revoke or suspend that licence if the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E has evidence that the licence holder has contravened a provision of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E or a condition of the licence and such contravention may have, or is having, a significant detrimental effect on the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E, including health impacts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must before exercising the power in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, in writing\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Econsult organs of state whose areas of responsibility may be affected by the exercise of the power; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eafford the holder of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E an opportunity to make a submission in respect of the intended revocation or suspension, which submission must be accompanied by an atmospheric impact report as contemplated in section 30 of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe licencing authority, when consulting in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E, must indicate the time period within which\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe organs of state must submit comments; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe holder or the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E must make his or her submission to the licencing authority.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E47A\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 57 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_47A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 2 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E48. Emission control officers\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EAn \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E may require the holder of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E to designate an emission control officer, having regard to the size and nature of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_1__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E for which the licence was granted.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAn emission control officer must have requisite air quality management competence in respect of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E in question, and must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ework towards the development and introduction of cleaner production technologies and practices;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Etake all reasonable steps to ensure compliance by the holder of the licence with the licence conditions and requirements; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Epromptly report any non-compliance with any licence conditions or require\u0026#xAD;ments to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E through the most effective means reasonably available.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_48__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003ENothing in this section affects the obligations and liability of the holder of a licence to comply with the conditions and requirements of the licence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E49. Criteria for fit and proper persons\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIn order to determine whether a person is a fit and proper person for the purposes of an application in terms of this Chapter, a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-licensing_authority\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elicensing authority\u003C\/span\u003E must take into account all relevant facts, including whether\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethat person has contravened or failed to comply with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E or any other legislation applicable to air quality;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethat person has held a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E or other authority that has been suspended or revoked;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethat person has been a director or senior manager who is or was a director or manager of a company, a juristic person or firm to whom paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E or \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49__para_b\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(b)\u003C\/ins\u003E applies; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49__para_c\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_49__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 49 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E and by section 10 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_3\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (c) substituted by section 49 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E and by section 10 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_c__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe management of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_5__sec_49__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E which is the subject of the application will or will not be in the hands of a technically competent person.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 6\u003Cbr\u003EInternational air quality management\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E50. Transboundary \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__term_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may investigate any situation which creates, or may reasonably be anticipated to contribute to\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E across the Republic\u0026#x2019;s boundaries; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair pollution\u003C\/span\u003E that violates, or is likely to violate, an international agreement binding on the Republic in relation to the prevention, control or correction of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the investigation contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_6__sec_50__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E reveals that the release of a substance into the air from a source in the Republic may have a significant detrimental impact on air quality, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E or health in a country other than the Republic, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may prescribe measures to prevent, control or correct the releases within the Republic.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore publishing regulations under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must consult with\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Cabinet member responsible for foreign affairs; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E concerned.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ERegulations contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_6__sec_50__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E may include provisions regarding\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe quantity or concentration of the substance that may be released into the air;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe manner in which and conditions under which the substance may be released into the air, either alone or in combination with any other substance;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe maintenance of records for the administration of any regulation made under this section;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe conduct of sampling, analyses, tests, measurements or monitoring of the substance and the submission of the results to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_4__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe conditions, test procedures and laboratory practices to be followed for conducting sampling, analyses, tests, measurements or monitoring of the substance.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_6__sec_50__subsec_5__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may, through the Cabinet member responsible for foreign affairs, advise the government of any country that would be affected by or benefit from the regulation before it is published.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 7\u003Cbr\u003EOffences and penalties\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E51. Offences\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA person is guilty of an offence if that person\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Econtravenes a provision of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E22\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_25\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_25\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E25\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_28\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_4__sec_28\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E28\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_6__sec_35\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_6__sec_35\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_4\u0022\u003E35\u003C\/a\u003E(2);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 11 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (a) substituted by section 11 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Efails to submit or to implement a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E prevention plan as required by \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_29\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 29\u003C\/a\u003E(1)(b) or (2);\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Efails to submit an atmospheric impact report required in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_30\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_5__sec_30\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 30\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Efails to notify the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E as required by \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_6__sec_33\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_6__sec_33\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 33\u003C\/a\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Econtravenes or fails to comply with a condition or requirement of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Esupplies false or misleading information in any application for an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_f__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, or for the transfer, variation or renewal of such a licence;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_g\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_g\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_g__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_g__p_1\u0022\u003Esupplies false or misleading information to an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-air_quality_officer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_g__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eair quality officer\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_h\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_h\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(h)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_h__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_h__p_1\u0022\u003Econtravenes or fails to comply with a condition subject to which exemption from a provision of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_h__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E was granted in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_59\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_59\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_h__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_1__para_h__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 59\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA person operating a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-controlled_emitter\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Econtrolled emitter\u003C\/span\u003E is guilty of an offence if the emissions from that \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-controlled_emitter\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Econtrolled emitter\u003C\/span\u003E do not comply with the standards established under \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_24\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_24\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 24\u003C\/a\u003E(1).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EA person performing a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-listed_activity\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Elisted activity\u003C\/span\u003E is guilty of an offence if air pollutants at concentrations above the emission limits, specified in an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_51__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E, are emitted as a result of that activity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E52. Penalties\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EA person convicted of an offence referred to in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_51\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_51\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 51\u003C\/a\u003E is liable to a fine not exceeding five million rand, or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding R10 million or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years or in both instances to both a fine and such imprisonment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 50(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (1) substituted by section 50(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA fine contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_52__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E must be determined with due consideration of\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe severity of the offence in terms of its impact, or potential impact, on health, well-being, safety and the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-environment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eenvironment\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe monetary or other benefits which accrued to the convicted person through the commission of the offence; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe extent of the convicted person\u0026#x2019;s contribution to the overall \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-pollution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Epollution\u003C\/span\u003E load of the area under normal working conditions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 50(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (2) substituted by section 50(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003ENotwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other law, a magistrate\u0026#x2019;s court shall have jurisdiction to impose any penalty prescribed by \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E added by section 50(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection (3) added by section 50(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2009\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_7__sec_52__subsec_3__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2009\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 8\u003Cbr\u003EGeneral matters\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 1 \u0026#x2013; Regulations\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E53. Regulations by \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may make regulations that are not in conflict with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, regarding\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eany matter necessary to give effect to the Republic\u0026#x2019;s obligations in  terms of an international agreement relating to air quality and climate change;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E substituted by section 12(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (a) substituted by section 12(a) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_a__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(aA)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_1\u0022\u003Einformation relating to energy that is required for compiling atmospheric emissions;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(aA)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 12(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (aA) inserted by section 12(b) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_aA__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 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class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_i__p_1\u0022\u003Etrading schemes;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_j\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_j\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(j)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_j__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_j__p_1\u0022\u003Epowers and duties of air quality officers;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(k)\u003C\/a\u003E deleted by section 58 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2022\/2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_k__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 2 of 2022\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003Eappeals 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id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(lA)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe procedure and criteria to be followed in the determination of an administrative fine in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 22A\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(lA)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 12(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph (lA) inserted by section 12(c) of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_lA__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_m\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_m\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(m)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_m__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_m__p_1\u0022\u003Erequirements in respect of monitoring;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_n\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_n\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(n)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan 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\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_o__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_o__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_p\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(p)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_p__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_p__p_1\u0022\u003Eany other matter necessary for the implementation or application of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_p__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_53__para_p__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E54. Regulations by MECs responsible for air quality\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may make regulations for the province concerned, not inconsistent with \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, in respect of any matter for which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may or must make regulations in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, including a matter referred to in \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_54__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 53\u003C\/a\u003E(c) to (p).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E55. 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id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Egenerally to the Republic or a province, as the case may be, or only in a specified area or category of areas; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 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data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E56\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E57\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003EParagraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_1__sec_55__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E need not be complied with if the regulations are amended in a non-substantive way.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 2 \u0026#x2013; Consultative process\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E56. Consultation\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore exercising a power which, in terms \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, must be exercised in accordance with this section and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 57\u003C\/a\u003E, the Minister or MEC must follow such consultative process as may be appropriate in the circumstances.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EWhen conducting the consultations contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Econsult all Cabinet members whose areas of responsibility will be affected by the exercise of the power;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein accordance with the principles of co-operative governance as set out in Chapter 3 of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E, consult the MEC responsible for air quality in each province that will be affected by the exercise of the power; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eallow public participation in the process in accordance with \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 57\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EWhen conducting the consultations contemplated in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Econsult all members of the Executive Council whose areas of responsibility will be affected by the exercise of the power;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein accordance with the principles of co-operative governance as set out in Chapter 3 of the \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1996\/constitution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003EConstitution\u003C\/a\u003E, consult the Minister and all other national organs of state that will be affected by the exercise of the power; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eallow public participation in the process in accordance with \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_56__subsec_3__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 57\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E57. Public participation\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EBefore exercising a power which, in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, must be exercised in accordance with this section, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must give notice of the proposed exercise of the relevant power\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ein the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ein at least one newspaper distributed nationally or, if the exercise of the power will affect only a specific area, in at least one newspaper distributed in that area.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe notice must\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Einvite members of the public to submit to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, within 30 days of publication of the notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E, written representations on or objections to the proposed exercise of the power; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Econtain sufficient information to enable members of the public to submit meaningful representations or objections.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may in appropriate circumstances allow any interested person or community to present oral representations or objections to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, or a person designated by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_5\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_3__p_1__term_6\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_2__sec_57__subsec_4__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must give due consideration to all representations or objections received or presented before exercising the power concerned.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 3 \u0026#x2013; Delegations and exemptions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E58. Delegations\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E, as the case may be, may delegate or assign to an official in their respective departments\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eany power or duty of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E contained in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, excluding the power to publish or amend a regulation in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_53\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E53\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_54\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_1__sec_54\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E54\u003C\/a\u003E or a notice in terms of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_1__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E7\u003C\/a\u003E(1), \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_4\u0022\u003E9\u003C\/a\u003E(1), \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_10\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_5\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_5\u0022\u003E10\u003C\/a\u003E(1), \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_1__sec_18\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_6\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_6\u0022\u003E18\u003C\/a\u003E(1), \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_7\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_7\u0022\u003E21\u003C\/a\u003E(1), \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_23\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_8\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_8\u0022\u003E23\u003C\/a\u003E( 1) or 29(1); or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eany power or duty reasonably necessary to assist the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E in exercising a power or performing a duty of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_4\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E must regularly review and, if necessary, amend or withdraw a delegation or assignment under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EA delegation or assignment to an official under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eis subject to such limitations and conditions as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E may impose;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Emay either be to a specific individual or to the holder of a specific post in the relevant department;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Emay authorise that official to subdelegate or further assign, in writing, the power or duty concerned to another official in the department, or to the holder of a specific post in the department; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Edoes not divest the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_3__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E of the responsibility concerning the exercise of the delegated power or the performance of the assigned duty.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_58__subsec_4__p_1__term_1\u0022 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Exemptions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAny person or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-organ_of_state\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eorgan of state\u003C\/span\u003E may, in writing, apply for exemption from the application of a provision of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003ENo exemption from a provision of section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_2__part_2__sec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E9\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_2__sec_22\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E22\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_25\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_4__part_3__sec_25\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E25\u003C\/a\u003E may be granted in terms of paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__ref_4\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EAn application in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E must be accompanied by reasons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may require an applicant applying for exemption to take appropriate steps to bring the application to the attention of relevant organs of state, interested persons and the public.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe steps contemplated in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E must include the publication of a notice in at least two newspapers circulating nationally\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Egiving reasons for the application; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Econtaining such other particulars concerning the application as the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may require.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Efrom time to time review any exemption granted in terms of this section; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eon good grounds withdraw any exemption.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E may on such conditions and limitations determined by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E delegate any of the powers contained in this section to\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-MEC\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMEC\u003C\/span\u003E responsible for air quality in a province; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ea metropolitan or district \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_8__part_3__sec_59__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-chapter\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChapter 9\u003Cbr\u003EMiscellaneous\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E60. Repeal of legislation\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe legislation mentioned in the Table in Schedule 1 is hereby repealed or amended to the extent set out in the third column of the Table, subject to subsections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(2)\u003C\/ins\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(3)\u003C\/ins\u003E of this section and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003Esection 61\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 61\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EAnything done or deemed to have been done under a provision repealed by subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E and which can be done in terms of a provision of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E must be regarded as having been done under that provision of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_2__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EAnything done or deemed to have been done under a provision repealed by subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E and which can be done in terms of the constitutional or statutory powers of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E, remains in force in the area of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E until repealed by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-municipality\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_60__subsec_3__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Emunicipality\u003C\/span\u003E of that area.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E61. Transitional arrangements in respect of registration certificates issued in terms of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__term_1\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EDespite the repeal of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E by \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 60\u003C\/a\u003E of this Act, a provisional registration certificate issued in terms of that Act and which was a valid certificate immediately before the date on which \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 60\u003C\/a\u003E took effect, continues to be valid for a period of two years from that date, subject to paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(c)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EDuring the period for which a provisional registration certificate continues to be valid, the provisions of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E, read with the necessary changes as the context may require, apply in respect of\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe holder of such a certificate as if that person is the holder of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E issued in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_41\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_41\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 41\u003C\/a\u003E(1) of this Act for the activity for which the certificate was issued; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe certificate as if the certificate is a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf during the two-year period referred to in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ea \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-provisional_atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eprovisional atmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is issued to the holder of a provisional registration certificate following a revision in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 45\u003C\/a\u003E or an application for renewal in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_i__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 47\u003C\/a\u003E, the certificate expires on the date of issue of the provisional licence; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ean \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is issued to the holder of a provisional registration certificate in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_42\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_42\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_1__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 42\u003C\/a\u003E(1), the certificate expires on the date of issue of the licence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EDespite the repeal of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E by \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 60\u003C\/a\u003E of this Act, a registration certificate issued in terms of that Act and which was a valid certificate immediately before the date on which \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 60\u003C\/a\u003E took effect, continues to be valid for a period of four years from that date, subject to paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(d)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EDuring the period for which a registration certificate continues to be valid, the provisions of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-this_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Ethis Act\u003C\/span\u003E. read with the necessary changes as the context may require, apply in respect of\u0026#x2014;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe holder of such a certificate as if that person is the holder of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E issued in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_42\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_42\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 42\u003C\/a\u003E( 1) of this Act for the activity for which the certificate was issued; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe certificate as if the certificate is an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003EThe holder of a registration certificate must within the first three years of the four year period referred to in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E, lodge a renewal application in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 47\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_47\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 47\u003C\/a\u003E with the licensing authority of the area in which the activity for which the certificate was issued is carried out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the holder of a registration certificate fails to comply with paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(c)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the certificate expires at the end of the three years referred to in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_i__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(c)\u003C\/ins\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003EIf during the four-year period referred to in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(a)\u003C\/ins\u003E an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is issued to the holder of a registration certificate following an application for renewal in terms of paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_ii__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(c)\u003C\/ins\u003E, the certificate expires on the date of issue of the licence.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003EIf during the period before the holder of a registration certificate lodges an application for renewal in terms of paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(c)\u003C\/ins\u003E, an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-atmospheric_emission_licence\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eatmospheric emission licence\u003C\/span\u003E is issued to the holder of the certificate following a revision in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 45\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 class=\u0022ins akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 45\u003C\/a\u003E, the certificate expires on the date of issue of the licence. In such event compliance with paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_2__para_d__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(c)\u003C\/ins\u003E falls away.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EDespite the repeal of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Atmospheric_Pollution_Prevention_Act\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act\u003C\/span\u003E by \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 60\u003C\/a\u003E of this Act, any application for a registration certificate made in terms of that Act which was not decided when \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_60\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003Esection 60\u003C\/a\u003E took effect, must be proceeded with in terms of this Act as if such application was an application for an atmospheric emission licence in terms of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_37\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_5__sec_37\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_61__subsec_3__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003Esection 37\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_62\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_62\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E62. ***\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_62\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_62\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E62\u003C\/a\u003E repealed by section 13 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_62\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_62\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 62\u003C\/a\u003E repealed by section 13 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_62__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_63\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_63\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E63. ***\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_63\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_63\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E63\u003C\/a\u003E repealed by section 14 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_63\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_63\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003Esection 63\u003C\/a\u003E repealed by section 14 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_63__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003EAct 20 of 2014\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_64\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_64\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E64. Short title and commencement\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act is called the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, and takes effect on a date determined by the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EMinister\u003C\/span\u003E by notice in the \u003Ci class=\u0022akn-i\u0022\u003EGazette\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EDifferent dates may be determined in terms of subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_64__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022del akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#chp_9__sec_64__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022chp_9__sec_64__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cins\u003E(1)\u003C\/ins\u003E for different provisions of the Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-attachments\u0022\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022akn-attachment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1\u0022 id=\u0022att_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2 class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003ESchedule 1 (Section 60)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 class=\u0022akn-subheading\u0022\u003ELegislation repealed\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-doc\u0022 data-name=\u0022schedule\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-mainBody\u0022\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022akn--table-container\u0022\u003E\u003Ctable class=\u0022akn-table\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_1\u0022\u003ENo. and year of Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022 style=\u0022width:22.6131%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_2\u0022\u003EShort title\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022 style=\u0022width:44.7236%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_3\u0022\u003EExtent of repeal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1965\/45\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1965\/45\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_4__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_4__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 45 of 1965\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022 style=\u0022width:22.6131%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_5\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_5\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022 style=\u0022width:44.7236%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_6\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_6\u0022\u003EThe whole\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_7\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_7\u0022\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1973\/17\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1973\/17\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_7__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_7__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 17 of 1973\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022 style=\u0022width:22.6131%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_8\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_8\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Amendment Act, 1973\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022 style=\u0022width:44.7236%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_9\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_9\u0022\u003EThe whole\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_10\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_10\u0022\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1981\/21\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1981\/21\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_10__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_10__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 21 of 1981\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022 style=\u0022width:22.6131%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_11\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_11\u0022\u003EAtmospheric Pollution Prevention Amendment Act, 1981\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022 style=\u0022width:44.7236%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_12\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_12\u0022\u003EThe whole\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_13\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_13\u0022\u003E\u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/1985\/15\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/1985\/15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_13__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022att_1__table_1__p_13__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct No. 15 of 1985\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022 style=\u0022width:22.6131%\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan 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2008\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022akn-attachment\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_2\u0022 id=\u0022att_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2 class=\u0022akn-heading\u0022\u003ESchedule 2\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-doc\u0022 data-name=\u0022schedule\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-mainBody\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022att_2__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[\u003Ca data-href=\u0022#att_2\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#att_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022att_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003ESchedule 2\u003C\/a\u003E repealed by section 15 of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/resolver.laws.africa\/resolve\/akn\/za\/act\/2014\/20\u0022 data-eid=\u0022att_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022 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