Business Case forthe Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management ...

Business Case for the Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency
Initial Function of CMA Inherent function of CMA under
the NWA
Function of CMA to be assigned or
delegated by Minister
delegated to a CMA but is automatic
along with the delegation of the
water use authorisation function
S25(3): Preparation of an annual
report containing details of
transfers of water entitlements
under S25 (1) or (2)
S24: Licences for use of water found
underground on property of another
person
S(25): Transfer of water use
authorisations
On condition that the transfer takes
place within national regulations and
within the boundaries of the CMA
S30: A responsible authority may, if
it is necessary for the protection of
the water resource or property,
require the applicant to give security
in respect of any obligation or
potential obligation arising from a
licence to be issued under this Act.
This function does not need to be
delegated to a CMA but is automatic
along with the delegation of the
water use authorisation function
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Ongoing Function of DWA
S(23): Determination of quantity of
water which may be allocated by
responsible authority
S(25): Transfer of water use
authorisations
Where the transfer occurs between
WMAs
S26: Making of regulations on use
of water
S33: Declaration of water use as an
existing lawful use