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Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996)

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Antarctic Treaties Regulations, 2021

Chapter 6 - Permits

26. Application for a permit

 

(1) An application for a permit or renewal of a permit, in terms of these regulations must—
(a) be made to the Minister on the application form obtained from the Department;
(b) be accompanied by proof of payment of the application fee if prescribed;
(c) be accompanied by all supporting documents required to assess the application including those required by the application form and these regulations;
(d) be submitted—
(i) electronically, or by hand as required; and
(ii) with the original, or certified copies of the documentation in support of the application, as required; and
(e) be completed in full and signed by the relevant person or persons as indicated in the application form.

 

(2) An application for a permit must be submitted at least 180 calendar days prior to the date of departure to the Antarctic Treaty area.

 

(3) If an applicant fails to fully complete all required parts of, or provide all information required by, the application form or these regulations; the application will be rendered incomplete and will not be considered.

 

(4) The Department must, within 14 calendar days after receipt of an application for or renewal of a permit, acknowledge receipt of the application in writing.