Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
The toolkit is based on a Licence Streaming Concept (Figure 1) developed in
consultation with the regional offices. This “expert advisory system” is based on
Section 27 of the NWA, and helps regional officers determine an appropriate level of
impact assessment, preliminary Reserve determination, as well as a priority rating for any
individual application. The toolkit also provides support to rolling out the compulsory
licensing process (DWAF, 2005).
Figure 1. The conceptual Licence Evaluation Streaming Model that gives effect to Section 27
of the National Water Act
Validation and verification guide
A draft “Guide for the Validation and Verification of Water Use”, developed in July
2004 has already been used in projects in several catchments. Its usefulness has already
been demonstrated in these projects and recommendations have been made for
amendments to fine tune aspects of the methodology.
What has become apparent within the department is the lack of knowledge and
understanding of Sections 32 to 35 of the Act (that deal with the validation and
verification of water use), and the linkages with particular administrative processes; for
example registration, existing lawful use, current use and WARMS, compulsory
licensing, etc. A lack of understanding of the linkages between these legal, administrative
and management processes would result in unnecessarily complicated preparative
processes for WAR implementation, especially where legal challenges are bound to arise.
A correct understanding of the application of, and linkages between processes, will
support speedy implementation and minimising the legal risks to the department and
government.
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