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AIR QUALITY
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act
Proposed Amendments to the Regulations Regarding the Phasing-out and Management of Ozone-depleting Substances
Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published Proposed Amendments to the Regulations Regarding the Phasing-out and Management of Ozone-depleting Substances, for public comment. 
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Waste Act
Withdrawal of the Section 28 Notice Calling for the Paper and Packaging Industry, Electrical and Electronic Industry and Lighting Industry Waste Management Plans
Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) has published a Notice withdrawing the Section 28 Notice calling for the Paper and Packaging Industry, Electrical and Electronic Industry and Lighting Industry Waste Management Plans. This follows a number of plans that were received by DEFF which do not comply with the criteria expressly stipulated in the Section 28 Notice, and as a result could not be approved. The new approach will be centred on the Extended Producer Responsibility principle and would take into consideration the comments received from the relevant industries that generate waste.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
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management Act
Procedures for the Assessment and Minimum Criteria for Reporting Identified Environmental Themes when Applying for Environmental Authorisation
Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published a Notice of procedures to be followed for the assessment and minimum criteria for reporting identified environmental themes when applying for environmental authorisation. This protocol provides the criteria for the assessment and reporting on impacts on terrestrial animal species for activities requiring environmental authorisation.
Each protocol applies exclusively to the environmental theme identified within its scope. Multiple themes may apply, and assessments for these themes must be undertaken in accordance with the relevant protocol, or, where no specific protocol has been prescribed, in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, as amended.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
MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Draft Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill for Public Comment
Summary of Intent
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published the draft Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill for public comment. The Bill aims to:
- make provision for equitable access to and sustainable development of the nation’s petroleum resources;
- provide for orderly development of petroleum resources;
- create an enabling environment for the acceleration of exploration and production of the nation’s petroleum resources,
- provide for active State participation in the development of the nation’s petroleum resources;
- provide for black person’s participation in the upstream petroleum sector;
- provide for the establishment of the Petroleum Agency of South Africa as the national regulatory authority for the upstream petroleum sector;
- provide for the objectives and functions of the Agency;
- provide for the constitution of the Board of the Agency, the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, the staff and the finances of the Agency;
- provide for the designation of PetroSA as a National Oil Company; and
- provide for matters connected therewith.
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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Gas Act
ROMPCO’s Application for a Gas Transmission Agreement 3 Transmission Tariff
Summary of Intent
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has received a transmission tariff application from the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO). The application is for the approval of the piped-gas transmission tariff for volumes arising from investment in Loop line 2 for the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022. Members of the public who wish to attend and present their views must submit their requests to NERSA.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 Mineral Resources and Energy
Approval of the Draft Biofuels Regulatory Framework
Summary of Intent
The ordinary Cabinet meeting of 13 December 2019 approved the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Draft Biofuels Regulatory Framework subject to incorporation of amendments required. In addition, the Mandatory Blending Regulations will also be amended to be in line with the Biofuels Regulatory Framework as approved by the Cabinet. Following the amendments, the Framework together with an implementation plan will be published by the end of January 2020.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
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Ergonomics Regulations, 2019
Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour has published the Ergonomics Regulations, 2019. The Regulations will apply to:
- any employer or self-employed person who carries out work at a workplace, which may expose any person to ergonomic risks in that workplace; and
- a designer, manufacturer, importer or supplier of machinery, plant or work systems for use at a workplace.
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TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transport
National Railway Safety Regulator Act
Railway Safety Regulator
Determination of Permit Fees
Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport has published a determination of the fees that the Railway Safety Regulator must charge for safety permits, for public comment.
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STANDARDS MATTERS
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Standards Act
Standards Matters
Summary of Intent
Notices set out standards that have recently been issued, those released for comment or amended or cancelled.
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NEWS
CAIA
Government News and Information
Summary of Intent
As a part of CAIA’s information management and awareness raising activities, and in the interest of keeping members informed of developments within national Government, CAIA now releases selected relevant information weekly, each Friday, on the website at: Government News
CAIA
Tutwa Consulting Group
Tutwa News
Summary of Intent
CAIA has agreed that it will share the Weekly News Brief of Tutwa Consulting Group with its members, by adding it to its website (Tutwa News) on a Monday. The News Brief contains information on:
- The Week Ahead
- The Economy
- Parliament