The Acting Minister of Environmental Affairs has published amendments to the Regulations regarding the Planning and Management of Residue Stockpiles and Residue Deposits, 2015 in terms of section 69(1)(iA) read with sections 71 (2)(a), 72 and 73 of the NEM:WA.
The main aim of the amendments is to allow for the pollution control measure, required for residue stockpiles and residue deposits, to be determined on a case by case basis, based on a risk analysis conducted by a competent person. "Competent person" is defined in the existing regulations. The amendments also provide for textual amendments to provide clarity, consequential amendments and transitional arrangements. Further details in respect of the amendments are set out in the Schedule to the aforementioned notice as published in the Government Gazette.
