National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)Chapter 7 : Compliance and Enforcement65. Compliance powers of Minister responsible for water affairs |
| (1) | Despite the powers conferred on the Minister or MEC by or under this Act, the Minister responsible for water affairs may exercise any powers conferred on him or her by section 19, 53 and 155 or the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), in respect of a person who contravenes or fails to comply with any condition of a waste management licence, a remediation order or measures specified in terms of section 38(3) that may lead to an impact on a water resource. |
| (2) | The Minister responsible for water affairs must exercise the powers contemplated in subsection (1) after consultation with the Minister or MEC. |