Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998Chapter 6 : Mariculture61. Applications |
| (1) | An application to undertake mariculture or related activities shall at least contain the following information: |
| (a) | The scientific name of each species for which an application is made; |
| (b) | origin of the stock; |
| (c) | if imported species are being considered, the measures to be taken to avoid introduction of exotic commensals, parasites and pathogens, and measures to be taken to avoid establishment of introduced species in the wild, shall be stated; |
| (d) | details of the method— |
| (i) | of cultivation; and |
| (ii) | of mitigating against potential environmental impacts; |
| (e) | details of chemicals, such as antifouiants, fertilizers, disinfectants, therapeutants, pestcides, herbicides, hormones and anaesthetics, and methods of application that are being considered for use in the operation; |
| (f) | detailed map indicating the site where the proposed mariculture operations will take place; |
| (g) | quality of seawater and potential sources of pollution in the proposed area of operation; |
| (h) | marketing strategy; and |
| (i) | facilities and employment opportunities that will be created. |
| (2) | If the applicant is required to undertake an environmental impact assessment in respect of the proposed development under the Act or any other law, the application shall be accompanied by a copy of any environmental impact assessment report, and the recommendations of any body responsible for reviewing the environmental impact assessment report. |
| (3) | The Minister may require an applicant to provide any additional information in relation to the application which the Minister reasonably considers necessary and may refuse to consider the application until the information is provided. |
| (4) | If, prior to the issue of a permit, any information contained in an application changes or if there is any material change in the information on which an environmental impact assessment report submitted with the application was based, the applicant shall immediately notify Sea Fisheries in writing. |