Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996)RegulationsAntarctic Treaties Regulations, 2021Chapter 6 - Permits28. Decision on applications |
| (1) | The Minister may, in relation to an application for a permit or renewal of a permit in terms of these regulations— |
| (a) | issue a permit subject to conditions; or |
| (b) | refuse the application. |
| (2) | A permit must be issued in writing and must include the following details: |
| (a) | The identity and contact details of the permit-holder; |
| (b) | the geographic location of the infrastructure or activity to be undertaken; |
| (c) | the validity period of the permit; and |
| (d) | the conditions included in the permit. |
| (3) | A decision to refuse a permit must include— |
| (a) | the reasons for the decision; and |
| (b) | the date of the decision. |
| (4) | The Minister’s decision on an application for a permit or renewal of a permit must be made within 60 calendar days from the date that all documentation and information required by, or requested in terms of, these regulations was received by the Minister. |
| (5) | A permit may be issued for a maximum period of 3 years. |
| (6) | A permit may be issued subject to conditions. |
| (7) | Any permit issued in terms of these regulations is not transferable. |