Instruments
From Eco Issues
Instruments are legal documents that ministries issue to companies and individuals, granting them permission to undertake activities that may adversely affect the environment. Instruments include licences, orders, permits and certificates of approval.
Under the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR), certain ministries must classify instruments they issue into one of three classes, according to their environmental significance. The classification of an instrument determines whether a proposal will be posted on the Registry. It also determines the level of opportunity for public participation in the decision-making process (whether through making comments or by applying for appeals, reviews or investigations under the EBR).
