Important Notice: Transition to Electronic Submission of EIA Applications
Please note that, with effect from 01 October 2026, all new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applications must be submitted electronically through the National Environmental Authorisation System (NEAS).
This requirement applies only to EIA applications for which one of the following Provincial Departments is the Competent Authority:
- Eastern Cape: Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism
- Gauteng: Department of Environment
- KwaZulu-Natal: Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Registration on NEAS platform at: neas.environment.gov.za/dea_neas
EAPS must ensure the following:
- Be in good standing with EAPASA
- EAPASA Registration Number and email address are captured accurately – One-Time Password (OTP) required to access the NEAS system will be sent to the email address provided.
- Capture your company name and registration details during the registration process.
All EIA applications already submitted to the above Provincial Departments at the time of this communication will continue to be processed under the existing regime. Any new application submitted on or after 01 October 2026 must be lodged through the NEAS system.
