Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996)RegulationsAntarctic Treaties Regulations, 2021Chapter 6 - Permits26. Application for a permit |
| (1) | An application for a permit or renewal of a permit, in terms of these regulations must— |
| (a) | be made to the Minister on the application form obtained from the Department; |
| (b) | be accompanied by proof of payment of the application fee if prescribed; |
| (c) | be accompanied by all supporting documents required to assess the application including those required by the application form and these regulations; |
| (d) | be submitted— |
| (i) | electronically, or by hand as required; and |
| (ii) | with the original, or certified copies of the documentation in support of the application, as required; and |
| (e) | be completed in full and signed by the relevant person or persons as indicated in the application form. |
| (2) | An application for a permit must be submitted at least 180 calendar days prior to the date of departure to the Antarctic Treaty area. |
| (3) | If an applicant fails to fully complete all required parts of, or provide all information required by, the application form or these regulations; the application will be rendered incomplete and will not be considered. |
| (4) | The Department must, within 14 calendar days after receipt of an application for or renewal of a permit, acknowledge receipt of the application in writing. |