National Land Transport Act, 2009 (Act No. 5 of 2009)

Regulations

Regulations relating to Minimum Requirements for the Preparation of Provincial Land Transport Frameworks, 2011

4. Process for completion and approval by MEC
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(1)The Provincial Land Transport Framework must be prepared for a five year period as required by section 35(1) of the Act.

 

(2)The Provincial Land Transport Framework must also be updated every two years in compliance with section 35(9) of the Act.

 

(3)In developing the Provincial Land Transport Framework, the MEC must consult with planning authorities in the province, the rail, bus, taxi and other industries providing public transport in the province, the Provincial Regulatory Entity, and other stakeholders.

 

(4)The head of the provincial department must liaise with the Department to ensure that the Provincial Land Transport Framework is prepared, approved by the MEC and submitted to the Minister by the date fixed by the Minister in terms of section 35(4) of the Act.

 

(5)The Provincial Land Transport Framework when submitted to the Minister must be accompanied by copies of any agreements regarding interprovincial transport concluded between the province and other provinces.

 

(6)As contemplated in section 35(11) of the Act, if the Minister is of the opinion that—
(a)the Provincial Land Transport Framework is in conflict with the National Land Transport Strategic Framework, national policy regarding interprovincial transport and cross-border transport or applicable legislation;
(b)the Provincial Land Transport Framework is in conflict with procedures and financial issues that affect the national government;
(c)the MEC did not follow the correct procedures or comply with the prescribed requirements; or
(d)the Provincial Land Transport Framework will adversely affect modes of transport under the control of the national government or national public entities, the Minister may request the MEC to amend or supplement the plan, as the case may be, and the MEC must comply with such request within the time stipulated by the Minister in that request.