National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)General Authorisations in terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act4. Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource4.3 Compliance with National Water Act and other laws |
| 1) | This authorisation does not— |
| a) | replace any existing authorisation that is recognised under the National Water Act; |
| b) | exempt a person from compliance with section 7(2) of the Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997); |
| c) | exempt a person from compliance with the provisions of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977) for construction, operation and maintenance of any structure used for the collection, treatment or disposal of waste; or |
| d) | exempt a person who uses water from compliance with any other provision of the National Water Act unless stated otherwise in this notice, or any other applicable law, regulation, ordinance or bylaw. |
| 2) | A person who uses water in terms of this authorisation is exempt from compliance with section 22(2)(e) of the National Water Act. |