The Minister of Science and Technology has, in terms of sections 22, 23, 42 and 50 to 52 of the AGAA, given notice of her intention to make regulations on the protection of the Karoo Central Astronomy Areas as set out in the schedule to this notice.
The regulations which are set out in the schedule to this notice are –
- Regulations to prohibit and restrict the use of certain radio frequency spectrum and certain activities in the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Areas declared for radio astronomy purposes;
- Regulations on administrative matters for Central Astronomy Advantage Areas declared for radio astronomy purposes;
- Regulations on financial compensation procedures for Central Astronomy Advantage Areas;
- Regulations restricting electromagnetic interference within the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Area 1.
Members of the public are invited to submit written comments within 60 days of the publication of this notice (i.e. on or before 22 January 2016).
