| (1) | An application for a dumping permit in terms of section 71(1) of the Act must— |
| (a) | be made to the Minister in writing on the application form obtainable from the Department; |
| (b) | be accompanied by proof of payment of the application fee, if prescribed; |
| (c) | be accompanied by all supporting documents required to assess the application including those required by the application form and those required in terms of these regulations; and |
| (ii) | electronically, if required; and |
| (iii) | with the original or certified documentation in support of the application, if required. |
| (2) | An application for a dumping permit must be submitted by no later than 90 calendar days prior to the date on which dumping is intended to take place. |
| (3) | If an applicant fails to— |
| (a) | fully complete all required parts of, and provide all information required by, the application form; |
| (b) | comply with the requirements listed in sub-regulation (1); or |
| (c) | submit an application 90 calendar days prior to the intended date for the dumping, |
the application will be rendered incomplete and the application will not be considered.
| (4) | The Minister must, within 10 working days, acknowledge receipt of the application in writing. |
