Weekly Advocacy Alert -13-2019

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Department of Transport
Railway Safety Regulator Act

Determination on the Verbal Safety Critical Communication Protocol

Summary of Intent
The Railway Safety Regulator has published a Determination on the Verbal Safety Critical Communication Protocol for public comment. The purpose of the document is to achieve uniform and seamless Verbal Safety Critical Communication (VSCC) within the railway operations in South Africa.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
National Energy Regulator of South Africa

Consultation Paper: Municipal Tariff Guideline Increase, Benchmarks and Proposed Timelines for Municipal Tariff Approval Process for the 2019/20 Financial Year

Summary of Intent
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has published a consultation paper, for public comment, on the Review of the Municipal Tariff Guideline Increase, Benchmarks and Proposed Timelines for the Municipal Tariff Approval Process for the 2019/2020 Financial Year. The municipal tariff guideline increase is developed based on Eskom’s approved bulk price increase of electricity to municipalities and the increase on the municipalities’ cost structures. 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

Transnet SOC Ltd

Transnet Natural Gas Networks Market Demand Assessment

Summary of Intent
Transnet SOC Ltd is currently preparing an investment case for the development of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import storage and regasification facilities at the Port of Richards Bay, as well as natural gas transmission pipelines between Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng. The key objectives include providing infrastructure for competitive and reliable gas supply to multiple users, including gas-to-power, transport, industrial, commercial and residential customers.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: Waste Act

Notice of Intention to take a Decision on the Applications for the Exclusion of a Waste Stream or a Portion of such a Waste Stream for Beneficial Use from Beneficial Use from the Definition of Waste

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environmental Affairs has published a Notice of Intention to take a Decision on the Applications for the Exclusion of a Waste Stream or a Portion of such a Waste Stream for Beneficial Use from Beneficial Use from the Definition of Waste, for public comment. The applications 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 Environmental Affairs
National Environmental Management: Waste Act

Consultation on Intention to Require a Person who Conducts a Waste Management Activity Listed under the Waste Act to Apply for a Waste Management Licence Under the Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environmental Affairs has published a notice of Intention to require any person who lawfully conducted a hazardous waste management activity on the date of coming into effect of the Waste Act, namely 01 2009, to apply for a waste management licence. The intended outcomes of the notice include: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 Act

Regulations Laying Down the Procedure to be Followed for the Adoption of Spatial Tools or Environmental Management Instruments Contemplated in Section 24(2)(c) and (e) of the National Environmental Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environmental Affairs has published Regulations Laying Down the Procedure to be Followed for the Adoption of Spatial Tools or Environmental Management Instruments Contemplated in Section 24(2)(c) and (e) of the National Environmental Management Act. The Regulations are effective from 5 April 2019.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 and Industry
Non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act

Declaration of Certain Chemical Goods as Controlled Goods and Control Measures Applicable to Such Goods

Summary of Intent
The Department of Trade and Industry has published a notice declaring certain chemical goods as controlled goods and control measures applicable to such goods. The notice sets out certain prohibitions under the Chemical Weapons Convention, as well as import, export and transit conditions. The notice further sets out the controlled goods, the control thresholds and toxic chemicals and its precursors. 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 and Industry
Non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act

Declaration of Certain Biological Goods as Controlled Goods and Control Measures Applicable to Such Goods

Summary of Intent
The Department of Trade and Industry has published a notice declaring certain biological goods as controlled goods and control measures applicable to such goods. The biological goods include microbial or other biological agents, toxins and glenrelated equipment and technology that may be used in the manufacture of biological and toxin weapons. The notice sets out certain prohibitions under the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, as well as import, export and transit conditions.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 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act

Amendment: Regulations Relating to the Tariffs for the Registration of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies, Stock Remedies, Sterilizing Plants and Pest Control Operators, Appeals and Imports

Summary of Intent
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has published an amendment to Regulations Relating to the Tariffs for the Registration of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies, Stock Remedies, Sterilizing Plants and Pest Control Operators, Appeals and Imports. The amendment relates to the substitution of Table 1 of the Regulations, which relates to tariffs, rates and scales for services, goods and supplies provided by DAFF.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
Labour Relations Act

Amendment of Regulations

Summary of Intent
The Department of Labour has published a notice amending Regulations under the Labour Relations Act (LRA). The amendment adds a new LRA Form 3.6A to give effect to section 32 of the LRA, with the insertion of section 32A which deals with renewal and extension of funding agreements.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
Labour Relations Act

Guidelines for the Determination of Administrative Penalties for Failure to Notify Mergers and Implementation of Mergers Contrary to the Competition Act

Summary of Intent
The Competition Commission has published Guidelines for the Determination of Administrative Penalties for Failure to Notify Mergers and Implementation of Mergers Contrary to the Competition Act. The primary objective of the guidelines is to provide transparency, certainty and objectivity in how the Commission will determine administrative penalties in cases of failure to notify and prior implementation.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

Amendments to the Listed Activities and Associated Minimum Emission Standards Identified in terms of Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Summary of Intent
In Weekly Advocacy Alert 43/2018 CAIA alerted members to the Amendments to the Listed Activities and Associated Minimum Emission Standards Identified in terms of Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act. CAIA submitted comments and further followed up with the Department of Environmental Affairs’ Deputy Director-General. Although further information is being requested, a response has been received that covers the provisions for:
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Department of Environmental Affairs
National Environmental Management Act
Multi stakeholder Committee on Chemicals Management

Workshop: Mercury Inventory and Cost-Benefit Analysis towards the Minamata Convention

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environmental Affairs will be holding a Workshop on 16 and 17 April 2019 to discuss the final report associated with the Mercury Inventory Level Two Study, including matters that need to be refined in future work such as the cost-benefit analysis.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: Integrated Coastal Management Act

Coastal Waters Discharge Permit Regulations

Summary of Intent
CAIA alerted and engaged with relevant members during 2017 on the draft Coastal Waters Discharge Permit Regulations that have recently been published as final 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

Economic Development Department

Notice for Designation of the Petroleum Industry in terms of the Competition Act

Summary of Intent
The Economic Development Department has published a Notice extending the designation of the petroleum industry for the purpose of section 10(3)(b)(iv) of the Competition Act. The designation shall end on 30 June 2019.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 and Industry
Standards Act

Standards Matters

Summary of Intent
A notice sets out standards that have recently been issued, those released for comment or amended or cancelled.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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