National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations for the Management of Mercury in South Africa, 2024Chapter 6: Interim Storage of Mercury, Mercury Compounds and Mixtures of Mercury8. Environmentally sound interim storage of stocks of mercury, mercury compunds, and mixtures of mercury |
| (1) | A person who stores stocks of mercury compounds that are not waste must— |
| (a) | do so in accordance with the applicable laws for storage of hazardous chemicals in the Republic; and |
| (b) | declare such to the Minister within two months of the coming into effect of these Regulations, stating the intended uses of the mercury and the quantities. |
| (2) | A person, who undertakes the interim storage of mercury stocks and mercury compounds, must take measures to ensure that the interim storage is done in an Environmentally Sound Manner. |