In a statement the department said the extension permits EAPASA to continue being the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners until 07 February 2026.
“The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) was initially appointed as the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners for a period of five years from 8 February 2018.
“This term of appointment came to an end on 7 February 2023 and was extended until 7 February 2024. In order to enable the Minister to adequately consider options for the long-term regulation of environmental assessment practitioners, this term of appointment is further extended until 7 February 2026,” the department said.
Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 21 Aug 2023
Additional information on the EAPASA, work they have conducted to date, and supporting information may be accessed at www.eapasa.org.
Any inquiries in connection with the notice can be directed to Alvan Gabriel at the following email address: az.vog.effd@leirbaga.
The public can access the notice here.
