National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)RegulationsAlien and Invasive Species Regulations, 2020Chapter 6 : Risk Assessment19. Risk assessment report |
| (1) | A risk assessment report must contain the following details: |
| (a) | The personal details and qualifications of the risk assessment practitioner carrying out the risk assessment; |
| (b) | the personal details and qualifications of the expert consulted as required in regulation 17(3)(e); |
| (c) | the risk of invasion as a result of the issuing of the permit; |
| (d) | key economic, social and ecological considerations that will guide a decision on whether or not to issue a permit; |
| (e) | any risk management measures that must be applied; |
| (f) | a recommendation on whether or not a permit should be issued; and |
| (g) | any conditions or control measures that should apply if a permit is to be issued. |
| (2) | A risk assessment report prepared in terms of sub-regulation (1) may be submitted by the issuing authority to the Institute for scientific review. |
| (3) | The applicant will be responsible for the cost associated with the review. |