2023 GSGSSI - General RAP application

Regulated Activity Permit Application

Notification
The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has a tiered system of Regulated Activity Permits (RAP). These help ensure that environmental assessments are scalable and commensurate with the potential impacts of activities.To make sure you are completing the correct category of application form for your project, please follow the flowchart here

A RAP notification allows projects to inform GSGSSI of their intention to conduct research or media activities that do not require a full RAP application. GSGSSI will assess the planned activities and log them in the RAP database to aid mornitoring in marine and terrestrial Protected Areas

Please complete the form as accurately as you can. Missing information may delay the processing of your application. Fields marked * with are compulsory.

Applications should be submitted 60 days prior to the intended start date.

If you have any difficulties completing the form please e-mail permits@gov.gs
Part 1 - Applicant Details
1. a) Name*

First NameLast Name
1. b) Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCountry

Postal / Zip Code
1. c) Organisation*
1. d) Email
example@example.com
Part 2 - Project Details
2. a) Project title*
2. b) Please enter up to five key words to describe your project*
2. c) Type of Activity (select one)*

ScienceMonitoringConservationMediaOther
2. d) List all personnel who will be present in the Territory and taking part in the project *
2. e) Start date*

DayMonthYear
2. f) End date*

DayMonthYear
2. g) What vessel will you be traveling to and from South Georgia and/ or the South Sandwich Islands on?*
Part 3 - Area of Operation
3. a) Does your project involve going ashore on South Georgia?*

YesNo
3. a - i) Where will your project be taking place? (tick all that apply including possible backup sites)

Bird IslandKing Edward PointElsehulRight Whale BayRositaSalisbury PlainPrion IslandPrince Olav HarbourPossession BayFortuna BayHercules BayLeith HarbourStromnessHusvikJason HarbourMiavikenGrytvikenSorlingRookeryCobblers CoveGodhulOcean HarbourSt Andrews BayRoyal BayGold HarbourCooper BayKing Haakon BayAll visitor landing sites (as allowed on visit permit)Other
3. b) Does your project involve landing on South Georgia at a non-visitor landing site or site with no established scientific study areas*

YesNo
3. b - i) Please give a detailed description of the sites and areas you wish to visit
3. b - ii) Please justify why you require to work there
3. b - iii) Outline habitat types and expected wildlife at the site at the time of the visit, identify any site specific impacts may your work have at this site and how will you mitigate them
HINT: This may include disturbance of wildlife, damage to fragile vegetation types, wilderness impacts caused by working at otherwise unvisited sites etc
3. b - iv) Describe how your work at these sites/areas will contribute to the objectives of the South Georgia Terrestrial Protected Area
3. b - v) Detail what the expected outputs from your work at these sites be
NOTE - for media/outreach identify target audience and reach, for scientific activities outline plans for publication and data dissemination
3. c) Does your project involve going ashore on any of the South Sandwich Islands?

YesNo

3. d) Does your project involve working more than 2km from a recognised visitor landing site/research station or transit across glaciers?

YesNoBAS led project based at KEP or Bird Island within BAS travel area
3. d - i) What experience and qualifications do members of the group have working in sub-Antarctic, Antarctic or areas with similar terrain / climate
Number of people ashore overnight should be the minimum to ensure project objectives. At least one member of the party should have relevant South Georgia experience and appropriate first aid qualifications
3. d - ii) Please give details of safety equipment which will be ashore with the party
This should include details of first aid equipment, emergency shelters, spares, communication devices etc
3. d - iii) Please give details of how you will manage human waste
HINT: If working at inland sites, a wag bag should be used
3. d - iv) If you have a project risk assessment, please upload this here

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3. e) Does your project involve any overnight stays ashore in a field hut?

YesNoBAS led project based at KEP or Bird Island
3. e - i) Please give details of the hut you wish to stay in including approximate dates
3. f) Does your project involve any overnight stays ashore in a tent?

YesNo

3. g) Does your project involve work at sea other than transiting to and from the Territory*

YesNo
3 g -i) Where will your project be taking place? (tick all that apply including possible back up sites)

CCAMLR area 48.3CCAMLR area 48.4CCAMLR area 48.2West Shag BCAWest Gully BCANorthern BCAEastern BCASouthern Seamounts BCAsNorth Georgia Rise BCANorth East Georgia Rise BCAProtector Shoals BCAKemp Seamount & Calderas BCASouth Sandwich TrenchWithin 30 km of the Island of South GeorgiaWithin 50 km of the South Sandwich IslandsSouth of 60 degrees SouthOther
3. i) If you have a map of your sampling sites, please upload this here

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Part 4 - Methodology
4. a) Briefly summarise the main aims of your project*
Please format as a bullet pointed list
4. b) Details of methodology*
Please include details of any specialist equipment, sample collection techniques etc
4. c) If you have standard operating protocols for any of the methods you will use please upload them here

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Part 5 - Environmental Protection Regulations

The Wildlife and Protected Areas Ordinance 2011, offers wide ranging protection to the environment of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI). Various activities are prohibited and anyone undertaking them requires a permit before undertaking them. In 2022 this protection was strengthened when two Specially Protected Areas were declared that covered the whole landmass of SGSSI. In support of these, Specially Protected Area Management Plan and Prohibited Activity Regulations were 2023. The following questions will determine if your activity will breach, and therefore require a permit, under either of these pieces of legislation and will ensure appropriate mitigation is in place
5. a) Please confirm, all participants will read and comply with the procedures outlined in the most recent version of the GSGSSI Biosecurity Handbook*

YesNo
5. b)Does your project use any active acoustics outside of those used as part of normal navigation or in licensed fisheries?*

YesNo
5. c) Does your project involve working in close proximity to wildlife - this includes when working at or transiting to your field site (i.e. a proximity that may result in disturbance see 'Guidance on when to apply for a RAP')?

YesNo
5. d) Does your project involve killing, capturing or handling any live wild bird, mammal e.g taking blood, feather samples, diet samples, attaching tracking devices?*

YesNo
5. e) Will you collect biological samples e.g. trawl samples, vegetation, benthos, samples from animals that are already dead AND/OR remove soil, peat or mineral materials?*

YesNo
5. f) Will you erect a structure or installation e.g. mast/antenna, marker post, solar panels, settlement plates, mooring buoys, monitoring devices, tents, temporary shelters etc?*

YesNo
5. g) Will you use any mechanically-propelled vehicle on land?*

YesNo
5. h) Does your project involve the use of a UAV over land or within 12nm of land?*

YesNo
5. i) Will all waste associated with the project be removed from the Territory by the projects logistic support organisation?*

YesNo
5 j) Is there a risk of hazardous materials be discharged into the environment? This includes: oil, fuel, dyes, paints, chemical agents?*

YesNo

Based on the information provided, one or more of your activities may breach the Wildlife and Protected Areas Ordinance or its subsidiary legislation.

You should therefore complete a Category 2 Regulated Activity Permit application so the activity can be assessed in more detail and correct permissions can be issued.

Part 6 - Submit your application

When you have completed all sections of the form submit using the button below. You will be e-mailed a copy of your application automatically
If you wish to upload any additional supporting documents, you may do so here.

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Regulated Activity Permit Application

Part 1 - Applicant Details

Part 2 - Project Details

Part 3 - Area of Operation

Part 4 - Methodology

Part 5 - Environmental Protection Regulations

Part 6 - Submit your application