Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act, 2007

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To provide for the preservation and protection of areas within the Republic that are uniquely suited for optical and radio astronomy; to provide for intergovernmental co-operation and public consultation on matters concerning nationally significant astronomy advantage areas; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

 

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Latest Developments:

 

The Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act 2007, (Act No 21 of 2007), has been undated with Amendments to Regulations under N1411 of 15 December 2017: Regulations on the Protection of the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Areas in terms of the Act, as per Notice No. 4726 of GG50527 dated 17 April 2024.

 

The Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act 2007, (Act No 21 of 2007), has extended the period for compliance the Regulations for Protection of the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Areas per Notice No. 1293 of GG 43967, dated 4 December 2020.

 

The Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act 2007, (Act No 21 of 2007), has extended the period for compliance the Regulations for Protection of the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Areas per Notice No. 629 of GG 43387, dated 3 June 2020.