The Minister will consider the following in deciding whether to grant a dumping permit-
- the Waste Assessment Guidelines set out in Schedule 2;
- any coastal management programme applicable in the area;
- the likely environmental impact of the proposed activity;
- national legislation dealing with waste (Waste Act);
- the interests of the whole community:
- transboundary impacts and international obligations and standards; and
- any other factors that may be prescribed by regulations.