Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations

25 (1) Any time period specified for collecting samples of effluent referred to in this Division may be extended if

• (a) unforeseen circumstances cause safety concerns or access problems and render the collection of samples of effluent impracticable; and

• (b) the owner or operator of a mine notifies an inspector, without delay, of the circumstances and indicates when they expect to be able to collect the samples.

(2) The owner or operator shall collect the samples of effluent without delay when the circumstances permit.