Weekly Advocacy Alert-13-2020

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COVID-19-RELATED REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIONS
ISSUED IN TERMS OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT

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Department of Cooperative Governance

Disaster Management Act

Amendment of Regulations

Summary of Intent
In this third set of amendments, the following matters are dealt with: definitions, permits to travel, affidavits for funerals, conditions that must be met, Cabinet powers, contact tracing, the establishment of a database of persons, determination of the movement and location of persons, reports to and by the Director-General: Health, offences and penalties, as well as corrections, and changes to forms.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

02

Department of Transport

Disaster Management Act

Amendment of Directions Issued in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 in the Air Services

Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport has published an Amendment of Directions in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 in the Air Services. The Notice includes a list of airports that are ready to handle air cargo and services.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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Department of Transport

Disaster Management Act

Amendment of Directions Issued in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 in the Air Services

Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport has published an Amendment of Directions in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 in the Air Services. The Notice includes a list of airports that are ready to handle air cargo and services.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

04

Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Disaster Management Act

Amendment of Directions Issued in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published an Amendment of Directions Issued in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act, to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa. The amendment relates to municipal operations and governance.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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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

Disaster Management Act

Directions Issued in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published Directions in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act that relate to the provision of extensions for certain regulated activities such as licensing applications, environmental authorisations, exemptions, and reporting requirements.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

COVID-19-RELATED TAX LAWS AMENDMENTS

06

National Treasury

Draft Bills

Disaster Management Tax Relief and COVID-19-related tax measures

Summary of Intent
The National Treasury has released information, explanatory memoranda and draft bills relating to Disaster Management Tax Relief and COVID-19 Tax Measures. The draft Bills are available for comment until 15 April 2020 and will be implemented later in the year; retrospectively from 1 April 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

INDUSTRY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS

07

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management: Waste Act

Industry Waste Management Plans: Tyre Industry/h3>
Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has developed the Tyre Industry Waste Management Plans for public comment. The objectives of the Plans are 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

REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TARIFFS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZERS

08

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

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT BILL

09

National Treasury

Draft Public Procurement Bill for Public Comment

Summary of Intent
In Weekly Advocacy Alert 7/2020 CAIA alerted members to the publication of the Draft Public Procurement Bill for public comment. The National Treasury has now extended the comment period to 30 June 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

MINIMUM EMISSION STANDARDS

10

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

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

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published an Amendment of Listed Activities and Associated Minimum Emission Standards Identified in terms of Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act. The amendment relates to subcategory 1.1 of Category I of the List – where existing solid fuel combustion plants shall comply with a new plant emission limit of 1000 mg/Nm3 for sulphur dioxide (SO2).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

CARBON TAX

11

CAIA

Carbon Tax Act

Carbon Tax Act and Subordinate Legislation Discussion

Summary of Intent
As a part of the standing agenda item of the weekly CAIA Advocacy Committee that discusses climate change matters, the next meeting will deal specifically with the implementation of the Carbon Tax Act. Input and discussion will be requested on matters such as policy, positions, and technical issues with the implementation of the Carbon Tax Act (e.g. registration, licensing, calculations, allowances, activities, thresholds, etcetera), Regulations and SARS Rules.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

CARBON TAX

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Gauteng: Pikitup SOC Ltd: City of Johannesburg Municipality Waste Management

Invitation to Bid: Service Provider for the Supply and Operation of Landfill Plant

Summary of Intent
The Gauteng: Africa Institute of South Africa: Pikitup SOC Ltd (City of Johannesburg Municipality Waste Management) has published an invitation to bid for one or more service providers for the supply and operation of fully functional landfill plant(s) and equipment at Robinson Deep, Marie Louse, Goudkoppies, and Ennerdale landfill sites on a rental basis for a period of 36 months.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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Gauteng: Council for Geoscience

Invitation to Bid: Supply and Deliver Canteen Cleaning Chemicals

Summary of Intent
The Gauteng: Council for Geoscience has published an invitation to bid for a service provider to supply and deliver canteen cleaning chemicals, packaging items and disposable consumables for a period of three years.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

14

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

Invitation to Bid: Panel of Accredited Skills Development Service Providers

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published an invitation to bid for the establishment of a panel of accredited training providers/skills development service providers to assist in the development of waste sector specific skills, as well as in support of the implementation of local government/municipal waste management plans and capacity building programmes.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

STANDARDS MATTERS

15

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

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

NEWS

16

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:https://www.caia.co.za/news/government-news/.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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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 (www.caia.co.za/weekly-advocacy-list/) on a Monday. The News Brief contains information on: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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