National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)RegulationsRegulations regarding the Planning and Management of Residue Stockpiles and Residue Deposits, 2015Chapter 2 : Planning, Management and Reporting of Residue Stockpiles and Residue Deposits5. Classification of residue stockpiles and residue deposits |
| (1) | Residue stockpile and residue deposit must be classified by a competent person. |
| (2) | A risk analysis must be conducted and documented on all residue stockpiles and residue deposits. |
| (3) | The classification of residue stockpile and residue deposit must be undertaken on the basis of the— |
| (a) | characteristics of the residue; |
| (b) | location and dimensions of the deposit (height, surface area); |
| (c) | importance and vulnerability of the environmental components that are at risk; |
| (d) | spatial extent, duration and intensity of potential impacts; and |
| (e) | pollution control barrier system compliant with the commensurate norms and standards for disposal of waste to landfill. |