Question NW2377 to the Minister of Mineral Resources
01 July 2015 - NW2377
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1) How many environmental mineral resource inspectors have been designated by him in accordance with section 31BB (1) (a) of the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998;
Reply:
- 34
- (a) 34
(b) (i) 7 Regional Managers (including 3 with environmental qualification & 2 Legally qualified)
1 Director: Security Risk Management
1 Deputy Director: Mineral Laws
7 Deputy Directors: Environment
18 Assistant Directors
(ii) They are based in all 9 regional offices
3. The intention is to train a further 60 personnel in 2015/2016
4. All those who successfully complete the course shall be designated