National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998)Chapter 4 : Fair Decision-Making and Conflict Management22. Relevant Considerations, Report and Designated Officer |
| (1) | Decisions under this Act concerning the reference of a difference or disagreement to conciliation, the appointment of a conciliator, the appointment of a facilitator, the appointment of persons to conduct investigations, and the conditions of such appointment, must be made taking into account— |
| (a) | the desirability of resolving differences and disagreements speedily and cheaply; |
| (b) | the desirability of giving indigent persons access to conflict resolution measures in the interest of the protection of the environment; |
| (c) | the desirability of improving the quality of decision-making by giving interested and affected persons the opportunity to bring relevant information to the decision-making process; |
| (d) | any representations made by persons interested in the matter; and |
| (e) | such other considerations relating to the public interest as may be relevant. |
| (2) |
| (a) | [Section 22(2)(a) deleted by the National Environmental Laws Amendment Act, 2009 (Act No. 14 of 2009). |
| (b) | [Section 22(2)(b) deleted by the National Environmental Laws Amendment Act, 2009 (Act No. 14 of 2009). |
| (c) | The Director-General shall designate an officer to provide information to the public on appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms for referral of disputes and complaints. |
| (d) | The reports, records and agreements referred to in this subsection must be available for inspection by the public. |