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COVID-19
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Disaster Management Act
Extension of National State of Disaster
Summary of Intent
The COVID-19-related National State of Disaster has been extended to 15 April 2022.
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Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Regulations for Hazardous Biological Agents
Code of Practice: Managing Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the Workplace, 2022
Summary of Intent
The Department has issued a Code of Practice that is being reviewed for differences to the in-force Direction. The Code of Practice must be implemented on the date of the lapsing of the National State of Disaster.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 Health
National Health Act
Regulations relating to the surveillance and the control of notifiable medical conditions: draft amendment
Summary of Intent
The Department of Health has published a draft amendment to the Regulations to include, amongst other amendments, a new section containing 13 regulations that are provided for under the heading of “Overcrowding in Premises”.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
ENERGY
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
Innovation and Industrial Policies for Green Hydrogen
Summary of Intent
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has released a Report that examines the current development of hydrogen technology in the manufacturing sector and the industrial policies enacted to support it across countries. 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
CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
South African Bureau of Standards
CAIA
Testing required?
Summary of Intent
CAIA and the South African Bureau of Standards’ (SABS) Executive met recently to discuss laboratories at the SABS, the availability of testing and other operational matters. Given the challenges experienced over the recent history of the SABS, work is still underway to turn the Bureau around and implement its mandate efficiently and effectively.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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
CAIA
Prior Informed Consent Procedure
Summary of Intent
Although not currently regulated due to the suspension of the Regulations until November 2022 that CAIA and its Work Group have been deliberating on for proposed amendments to be provided to the Department for consideration, the Department has reported that delays are being caused by some companies not responding to requests for confirmation/information regarding shipments.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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
CAIA
Persistent Organic Pollutants in Plastics
Summary of Intent
CAIA approached the Department regarding an application for funding that was being developed regarding plastic waste and Persistent Organic Pollutants in plastics (POPs). The Global Environment Fund Project will comprise a number of African countries and will require in-kind funding from local Governments and the private sector.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
AIR QUALITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Minimum Emissions Standards Consultations: Presidential Climate Commission
Summary of Intent
The Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has released a statement that suggests the Presidential Climate Commission is to be used for further consultations required on compliance to minimum emission standards.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
WATER RESOURCES
Department of Water and Sanitation
National Water Act
Proposed Classes of Water Resources and Resource Quality Objectives
Summary of Intent
The Department of Water and Sanitation has published, for public comment, proposed classes of water resources and the proposed resource quality objectives for the following: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
HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS
Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Hazardous Biological Agents Regulations, 2022
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alerts 25, 31 and 32/2020, CAIA alerted members to the need it identified for the Regulations to be amended following their review, as well as to the draft revised Regulations.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
HEALTH
Department of Health
National Health Act
Draft amendment to Regulations Relating to Environmental Health
Summary of Intent
The revision of the Regulations had been advocated for by CAIA during discussions relating to compliance and enforcement challenges experienced by the Department, the Chemicals and Waste Economy Phakisa and the revision of the Lead in Paint Regulations. The Regulations cover the following areas: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 Health
International Health Regulations Act
Regulations Relating to Public Health Measures in Ports of Entry
Summary of Intent
A new set of Regulations has been drafted for public comment as provided for by the International Health Regulations Act. The draft Regulations are intended to cover the following areas while being implemented in line with the Constitution of South Africa and the International Health Regulations: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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Parliament of South Africa
Portfolio Committee of the National Assembly
Disaster Management Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alerts 06 and 21/2021, CAIA alerted members to the intention of a private members bill to amend the Disaster Management Act.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
RED TAPE
Parliament of South Africa
Portfolio Committee of the National Assembly
Ease of Doing Business Bill revived
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 11/2020 and 8/2021, members were alerted to the introduction of the Ease of Doing Business Bill in Parliament and developments that resulted in it being set aside. Related to the previously considered Red Tape Impact Assessment Bill, the draft Ease of Doing Business Bill provides 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
PROCUREMENT
National Treasury
Draft Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022
Summary of Intent
Following the Constitutional Court deeming the Regulations unlawful due to the Regulations being beyond the scope of the Minister of Finance, uncertainty existed in terms of the judgement regarding when the Regulations ceased to be in effect. Advice was provided to all Spheres of Government on the way forward in the interim.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
TRANSPORTATION
Parliament of South Africa
Portfolio Committee of the National Assembly
Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation) Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
The Amendment Bill was introduced into the National Assembly of Parliament on 10 March 2022 for consideration. It seeks to give effect to the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation, 1990; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Chapters of the Bill deal with: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
OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES
Department of Employment and Labour
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Erratum Notice
Summary of Intent
An Erratum Notice on documents required to be provided by employers to the Compensation Fund to support injury on duty and occupational disease claims, has been published that corrects the Notice that was published on 9 November 2018.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
ECONOMICS
Business Unity South Africa
CAIA
Economic Week Ahead
Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.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
CRITICAL SKILLS
Department of Higher Education and Training
2022 Technical Report on Critical Skills List
Summary of Intent
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has published the Technical Report on the Critical Skills List. The Report provides details of the methodology, consultation processes and evidence-base used for the development of the Critical Skills List.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