Eskom gave notice of its application for a Nuclear Vessel Licence in terms of Section 21(3) of the National Nuclear Regulator Act 47 of 1999. The application was made to enable a non-nuclear powered vessel to dock in Cape Town Harbour over the period November 2014 to December 2014, for the purposes of transporting nuclear fuel destined for Koeberg Nuclear Power Station.
In terms of Section 21(4) of the Act, representations related to health, safety and environmental issues may be made by persons affected by the granting of such a Nuclear Vessel Licence, to the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator within 30 days from the date of publication. Written representations must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, National Nuclear Regulator, PO Box 7106, Centurion, 0046.
Comment is due 22 September 2014.
