31 August 2006
The Mariculture right is issued according to Section 18 of the Marine Living
Resources Act of 1998 and Chapter six of the regulations. The right can be
issued for a maximum period of 15 years
Application Fees: R7 300
Permit Fees: R1 330
Applications should be sent to:
Attention: Ms Betsie Taylor
The Deputy Director-General
Marine and Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Private Bag X2
Roggebaai
8012
* Register as a company
This is the first step towards the permit application process. Marine
aquaculture is a commercial operation and therefore involves trading. All
applicants will therefore need to register as a Closed Corporation or a Section
21 company. The registration documents are to accompany the application.
* Identification of an appropriate site zoned for agriculture/aquaculture
use
Aquaculture requires an appropriately zoned site and therefore identifying a
site is very important. This activity cannot be undertaken at any desired
location because it is regulated. It is a listed activity in terms of Section
24 and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of
1998). The development and planning office of the local and provincial
government will have to be consulted. The sea-based activities are however
regulated at national level and therefore the national department is the
responsible authority. In the case where the site is not zoned specifically for
aquaculture, an Environmental Impact Assessment will have to be commissioned by
the relevant authority in that case (either provincial or national
government).
Contact details:
Western Cape Province:
Mr Alvan Gabriel
Tel: (021) 483 2742
Email: aggabriel@pgwc.gov.za
Mr Ayanda Matoti
Tel: (021) 483 2748
Email: amatoti@pgwc.gov.za
Mr Clint Joseph
Tel: (021) 483 2067
Email: cjoseph@pgwc.gov.za
Eastern Cape Province:
Mr Andries Struwig
Tel: (041) 508 5815
Email: Andries.Struwig@deaet.ecape.gov.za
Northern Cape Province:
Mr Anton Meyer
Tel: (027) 718 2816
Cell: 083 977 0113
KwaZulu-Natal Province:
Mr Peter Thompson
Tel: (033) 845 1430
Email: petetom@kznwildlife.com
Mrs Doh Ngcobo
Tel: (033) 355 9429
Email: ngcobod@dae.kzntl.gov.za
Ms Tandi Breetzke
Tel: (033) 355 9434
Email: breetzket@dae.kzntl.gov.za
National Department:
Ms Lebogang Molefe
Tel: (012) 310 3230
Email: lmolefe@deat.gov.za
* Acquire a locality map
Locality is equally important in the site selection and permitting
processes. A map (with co-ordinates) of the locality from the site owner or
relevant authority should accompany site related documents, e.g. lease
agreement document.
* Apply to the Local Authority for operation approval
All land-based activities need approval from the local authority, which is a
community voice by default. This approval does not, however, exempt the
applicant from undergoing a thorough public participation process that will
ensure that all interested and affected parties are informed and well aware of
the activities around them. The approval needs to be put in writing and
submitted with the application.
* Secure a valid lease or a Title Deed
Depending on the ownership of the site a lease or a title deed will have to
be obtained by the applicant. This will also be submitted with the rest of the
documents. The lease agreement is usually valid to a certain period and the
applicant will therefore need to ensure that the validity of the lease extends
to the validity period of the exemption or permit applied for.
* Obtain a valid Tax Clearance Certificate
The applicant needs to declare the company�s financial status with the South
African Revenue Services (SARS) and will then receive a valid Tax Clearance
Certificate, which will accompany the application.
* Development of a business plan with a detailed operational plan
The applicant will need to put down a detailed business plan, including all
the activities that are going to take place (detailed intentions), husbandry
and monitoring plans.
1. indicate species of interest, e.g. Abalone (Haliotis midae)
2. include information on the intended sources of broodstock
3. if imported species are being considered, the measures to be taken to avoid
introduction of exotic commensals, parasites and pathogens, and measures to be
taken to avoid establishment of introduced species in the wild, shall be
stated.
4. A detailed description of the cultivation method including:
* type of system to be used
* feeding
* water quality monitoring plan
5. provide a map of the location of the operational site
6. the quality of seawater and potential sources of pollution must be
identified and highlighted on the locality map
7. indicate the use of any kind of chemicals, antibiotics, antifoulants,
fertilisers, disinfectants, therapeutants, pesticides, biotoxins, herbicides,
hormones and anaesthetics, that may be used or result from the operation.
Methods of application that are being considered for use must also be outlined
in the plan.
8. indicate the product destination market (national and international)
11. facilities and employment opportunities that will be created
12. means of prevention against potential environmental impacts. In the case of
operations that require a full environmental impact assessment [EIA] (i.e.
production exceeding 10 tons), a scoping report, risk assessment or just
undertaking of a public participation process, proof of such an exercise is
necessary (Appointment of an independent consultant and liaison with the
provincial department in the region where the farm is located or Department of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) national, with respect to sea-based
farming is the responsibility of the applicant).
In this case applicants are advised to take into consideration regulations
(Section 63 of the government gazette no. 19205 of 2 September 1998) applicable
to minimisation of environmental impacts.
* The Minister may require an applicant to provide any additional
information in relation to the application which the Minister reasonably
considers necessary and may refuse to consider the application until the
information is provided.
* Applicants are further advised to familiarise themselves with the
regulations specific to marine aquaculture, in terms of the Marine Living
Resources Act, 1998 (ACT No. 18 of 1998).
NB: If a mariculture right is granted, the right holder must apply for a
permit to engage in mariculture activity. This permit is issued according to
section 13 of the Marine Living Resources Act of 1998. The permit is valid for
one year and is renewable for the duration of the right. The right can be
issued for a maximum period of 15 years.
Enquiries:
Ms Betsie Taylor
Tel: (021) 402 3036
Email: Betsie@deat.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
31 August 2006
Source: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (http://www.deat.gov.za/)
