Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996)RegulationsAntarctic Treaties Regulations, 2021Chapter 4 - Waste Disposal and Management18. Disposal of waste at sea |
| (1) | Sewage and domestic liquid waste may be directly discharged into the sea, provided that such discharge— |
| (a) | occurs where conditions exist for initial dilution and rapid dispersal; and |
| (b) | of large quantities of such wastes shall be treated by at least maceration, and large quantities include waste generated at a station where the average weekly occupancy over the austral summer between 15 October and 15 March, is 30 individuals or more. |
| (2) | The bi-product of the treatment of sewage by the Rotary Biological Contacter process or similar process may be disposed of into the sea, provided that such disposal does not have an adverse effect on the local environment and complies with Annex 4 to the Protocol. |