Section 24G provides the Minister or MEC with the power, on application by a party who has committed an offense in terms of Section 24F of NEMA (i.e. commenced listed activity without an environmental authorisation), to instruct that the offending party to prepare an environmental impact report (including appropriate public participation) and an site specific Environmental Management Plan (EMPr) for the consideration of the department.

On receipt of the report, EMPr and supporting documentation, the Minister or MEC would either grant an after-the-fact Environmental Authorisation/Approval subject to conditions, or direct the party to rehabilitate the damage caused.

Afzelia has experience in undertaking applications for the rectification of unlawful commencement or continuation of Listed Activities publicised under NEMA and the Waste Act.