Weekly Advocacy Alert – 03-2018

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National Treasury

Draft Carbon Tax Bill – second version

Summary of Intent
As alerted to in Advocacy Alert 49/2017, the National Treasury (NT) released the second version of the draft proposed Carbon Tax Bill, and associated documents, on 14 December 2017. A meeting to discuss technical concerns is taking place with the NT and Business Unity South Africa, of which CAIA is a member, on 2 February 2018. CAIA will be participating.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us  

Business Unity South Africa

Mandate on Proposed Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) Position to Address Challenging Minimum Emission Standards

Summary of Intent
Following the discussion of challenging Minimum Emission Standards (MES) imposed by the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act both at the CAIA Environment Committee as well as with other sectors of the economy during BUSA Environment Committee meetings, a draft approach was agreed to attempt to address the matter of compliance with the MES’ being a challenge or not possible for current plants to achieve.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us  

Department of Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act

Draft Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2018

Summary of Intent
The Department of Labour has published Draft Asbestos Abatement Regulations for public comment. The regulations relate to:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us  

Department of Energy
Various Acts
National Energy Regulator of South Africa

Invitation for Public Comments on Eskom’s Third Multi-Year Price Determination Regulatory Clearing Account Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 Applications and Indicative Timelines for the Determination Process

Summary of Intent
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) invites public comments on Eskom’s Third Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD3) Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) Year 2 (2014/2015), Year 3 (2015/2016) and Year 4 (2016/2017) Applications and Indicative Timelines for the Determination Process, Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us  

Department of Science and Technology
Various Acts

White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation

Summary of Intent
CAIA received a draft White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) from the Department of Science and Technology. The draft White Paper has not yet been tabled in Parliament, and this gives members an opportunity to influence its direction before it is tabled.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us  

Department of Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act

Lift, Escalator and Passenger Conveyor Regulations Incorporation of the Code of Practice for Inspection and Testing of Lift

Summary of Intent
The Department of Labour has published a Notice incorporating the code of practice for inspection and testing of lift into the Lift, Escalator and Passenger Conveyor Regulations, 2010. The code pertains to commissioning and comprehensive reports for:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us  

Department of Environmental Affairs
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Regulations Regarding the Phasing-out and Management of Ozone-Depleting Substances

Summary of Intent
Members are reminded that importers or exporters of ozone-depleting substances are required to submit the previous year’s ozone-depleting substances consumption by 31 January 2018. Failure to comply with this provision of the Regulations may lead to penalties and further permit applications not being processed.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us  

Department of Water and Sanitation
National Water Act

Classes of Water Resources and Resource Quality Objectives for the Catchments of the Mvoti to Umzimkulu

Summary of Intent
The Department of Water and Sanitation has published a Notice for the classes of water resources and the resource quality objectives for the Mvoti to Umzimkulu catchments.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us  

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