Application Forms, Legislation & Regulations
A repository of the application forms, legislation and regulations that underpin South Africa’s Astronomy Geographic Advantage. Browse by category or search the full library.
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Form 1 — Notice of Intention to Undertake an Activity in an AAA
Initial notice of intention to undertake an activity within a declared Astronomy Advantage Area.
Form1.pdf
Form 2 — Application for Authorisation to Undertake an Activity in an AAA
Application for authorisation to undertake a restricted activity in an Astronomy Advantage Area.
Form2.pdf
Form 3 — Application for Amendment of an Authorisation
Use this form to apply for the amendment of an existing AAA authorisation.
Form3.pdf
Form 4 — Application for Renewal of an Authorisation
Apply for the renewal of an existing authorisation issued under the AGA Act.
Form4.pdf
Form 5 — Application for Transfer of an Authorisation
Apply for the transfer of an authorisation from one holder to another.
Form5.pdf
Form 6 — Sutherland Central Astronomy Advantage Areas Application Forms
Form 6 — activity authorisation forms specific to the Sutherland Central AAA (SCAAA).
Form 6 - Sutherland Central Astronomy Advantage Areas aplication Forms .docx
Form 6 — Sutherland Central AAA Application Forms (V2)
Updated version 2 of the Form 6 application forms for the Sutherland Central AAA.
Form 6 - Sutherland Central Astronomy Advantage Areas aplication Forms V2.docx
Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act, 2007 (Act No. 21 of 2007)
The primary legislation giving the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation the power to protect areas of strategic national importance for astronomy.
a212007.pdf
AGA Act — Explanatory Memorandum
Background and explanatory notes accompanying the Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act.
AGA_Act_Explanatory_Memorandum.pdf
Regulations for the Protection of the Karoo Central AAA (KCAAA)
Detailed regulations setting out permitted and prohibited activities within the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Area.
Regulations_KCAAA_Protection.pdf
Regulations Applicable to Aviation in the KCAAA
Aviation-specific rules for aircraft operating within or near the KCAAA to protect radio-astronomy observations.
Regulations_KCAAA_Aviation.pdf
Regulations for the Protection of the Sutherland Central AAA (SCAAA)
Regulations for the Sutherland Central AAA safeguarding optical-astronomy observations from light and other interference.
Regulations_SCAAA_Protection.pdf
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