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COVID-19
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Disaster Management Act
Amendment of Regulations Issued in Terms of the Disaster Management Act
Summary of Intent
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published an amendment of Regulations issued in terms of the Disaster Management Act. The amendment relates to:
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Waste Act
Consultation on the Draft National Norms and Standards for the Treatment of Organic Waste
Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published Draft National Norms and Standards for the Treatment of Organic Waste for public comment. The Norms and Standards aim to control the processing of organic waste material at any facility that falls within the threshold as described in paragraph 3 of the Norms and Standards to avoid, prevent or minimise potential negative impacts on the biophysical environment.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 Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents, 2020
Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour has published Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents (HCA). The Regulations apply 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 Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
Multistakeholder Committee on Chemicals Management
Minamata Convention on Mercury
Mercury Inventory and National Implementation/Action Plan
Summary of Intent
CAIA attended a Workshop on the Lessons Learned from the development of the National Mercury Inventory and National Implementation/Action Plan. An important outcome has been that the regulation of mercury emissions from certain sectors will be accomplished through the air quality regulatory framework.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 Trade, Industry and Competition
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Chemical Weapons Working Committee
Training Course
Summary of Intent
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is offering training that has been expanded to include persons outside of Government institutions for the first time.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
CLIMATE CHANGE
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
Climate Change Bill
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Paris Agreement
South African’s Updated Nationally Determined Contribution
Summary of Intent
A Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is a compliance mechanism for Parties to the Paris Convention on Climate Change to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to achieve the goals agreed to. Every five years, countries need to submit their mitigation commitments that are based on national circumstances, financing and technology.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 Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations and Reporting System
Summary of Intent
It has come to CAIA’s attention that delays are being experienced with the registration and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions that are required for identified activities (updated in September 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
ENERGY
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Nuclear Regulator Act
Regulations on the Long-Term Operation of Nuclear Installations
Summary of Intent
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published Regulations on the Long-Term Operation of Nuclear Installations. The purpose of the Regulations is to establish the requirements for long-term operation of nuclear installations beyond an established timeframe defined in the respective nuclear installation licence or current licensing basis. The Regulations are applicable to licensees who want to apply for the long-term operation of nuclear installations.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
INCREASE IN MEDICAL TARIFFS
Department of Employment and Labour
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Notice of Annual Increase in Medical Tariffs Payable
Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour has published a Notice of Annual Increase in Medical Tariffs Payable under Section 76 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. The medical tariffs increase is 5.47% with effect from 1 April 2021 and excludes VAT.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
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LAWS AMENDMENT ACT
Department of Science and Innovation
Commencement of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act
Summary of Intent
The Department of Science and Innovation has published the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act for implementation from 1 April 2021.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
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TARIFFS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZERS
Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform
Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act
Amendment: Regulations Relating to the Tariffs for the Registration of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies, Sterilizing Plants and Pest Control Operators, Appeals and Imports
Summary of Intent
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform has published an Amendment to Regulations Relating to the Tariffs for the Registration of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies, Sterilizing Plants and Pest Control Operators, Appeals and Imports. The amendment relates to the substitution for Table 1, which refers to tariffs, rates and scales for services, goods and supplies provided by the Department.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
NATIONAL STANDARDS
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
South African Bureau of Standards
Standards Act
Storage of Chemicals in the Laboratory Environment
Summary of Intent
South African National Standard 1751 is currently under review that relates to the storage of chemicals in the laboratory environment. The draft that is currently available places a large focus on the implementation of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.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
Department of Water and Sanitation
Acid Mine Drainage Update
Summary of Intent
The Department of Water and Sanitation provided an update and information session on Acid Mine Drainage and the treatment thereof that was reported to be a very concise and factual update.
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CSIR
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
CSIR Nanomaterials Industry Development Facility
Summary of Intent
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites Expressions of Interest from small, medium, and micro enterprises, established private companies and higher education institutions to make use of the CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility capabilities in materials/technology development and scale up that will lead to a competitive chemical and polymer industry in South Africa. Applications that focus on the use of nanotechnology, such as polymer composites and chemical processes related to nanotechnology, are encouraged. Projects that require localisation of technologies available from outside of South Africa are also eligible for consideration.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