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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT/MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM): South African National Implementation Plan for Emerging Pollutants
Summary of Intent
SAICM is a voluntary Multilateral Environment Agreement in which South Africa has agreed to participate. One of the functions of the International Conference on Chemicals Management as identified in the SAICM Overarching Policy Strategy is to call for appropriate action on emerging policy issues as they arise and to forge consensus on priorities for cooperative action. 
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CAIA update – Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), and Hazardous Chemical Agents (HCA) Regulations
South African National Standard 10234
Receipt and supply of GHS-compliant substances
HCA Regulations
Other regulations
Summary of Intent
South African National Standard 10234
CAIA thanks members that submitted input regarding the update to SANS 10234 that is being undertaken by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). When edition three is finalised, there should no longer be a need to wait for the SABS process to bring the Standard into alignment with any latest revision of the United Nations’ (UN) Purple Book (GHS standard), unless there are substantive changes brought into effect by the UN.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
National Environmental Management Act
Draft National Regulations for the Management of Mercury in South Africa
Summary of Intent
The Department has published the draft Regulations that members, CAIA and other stakeholders were afforded the opportunity to review before this formal publication. CAIA has engaged with the Department on a number of principled matters and will be reviewing the draft Regulations with persons included on its mercury email list in due course.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
WASTE MANAGEMENT/MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS
International legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including the marine environment (Plastics Treaty)
Potential options for elements towards an international legally binding instrument - stakeholder input
Summary of Intent
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) that is to establish the Plastics Treaty has received and uploaded onto their website, the following stakeholder input: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
National Environmental Management: Waste Act
Draft amendments: Waste Classification and Management Regulations, and Norms and Standards
Summary of Intent
The Department published draft Regulations and two sets of Norms and Standards to amend the existing requirements. The proposed amendments relate to the Waste Classification and Management Regulations, the National Norms and Standards for the Assessment of Waste for Landfill Disposal and the National Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill.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
Waste Economy Master Plan
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 36/2022, CAIA notified members of the Department’s intention to develop a Waste Economy Master Plan (WEMP). CAIA was invited to participate in its development and a Workshop was held with the Department’s service providers, CAIA and its WEMP Work Group and other members.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
International legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including the marine environment (Plastics Treaty)
Webinar
Summary of Intent
On behalf of Uruguay in collaboration with Norway and Rwanda as the Co-Chairs of the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution, stakeholders are invited to a Webinar on options for elements in the Plastics Treaty, titled: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
Department of Transport
National Railway Safety Regulator Act
Regulator Standard: Railway Safety Management Part 2-5-1: Verbal Safety Critical Communication (VSCC)
Summary of Intent
The Regulator has published the VSCC Standard for implementation and compliance. This document has been developed primarily with a view to achieving uniform and seamless 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
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
CAIA
BUSA/Transnet Operational updates
Summary of Intent
On a monthly basis, BUSA and Transnet meet to discuss operational matters, and provide an opportunity for reports to be given relating to the ports in South Africa. Included in these meetings are statistics from the divisions of Transnet, but any Transnet-related matter can be tabled for discussion.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
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Standards Act
Standards Matters
Summary of Intent
A notice that is available from CAIA 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
CONSTITUTION
Private Member’s Bill
Constitution Nineteenth Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
A Member of Parliament intends to introduce the Constitution Nineteenth Amendment Bill, 2023, in Parliament. The Bill will reportedly deal with how coalition governments at the national, provincial and local level could be more successful by limiting the number of motions of no confidence that can be brought against a President or Premier, to only one motion every 12 months from the date of the last motion. 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
National Water Act
Disestablishment of Irrigation Board
Summary of Intent
The Department has published a notice that the Schweizer-Reneke Irrigation Board is disestablished. The district municipality will now be in a position to meet the growing demand for domestic and industrial water supply in the area.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 Water and Sanitation
National Water Act
Draft regulations relating to access and use of government waterworks and surrounding state-owned land for recreational purposes
Summary of Intent
The Minister has invited comments on the draft Regulations that will be applicable to all government waterworks. The Regulations cover: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
AGRICULTURE/PRODUCTS
Parliament
National Assembly (NA)
Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
The NA Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has released the Bill for public comment. The Bill intends 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
ENERGY
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Public hearing: licence applications for solar power generation
Summary of Intent
NERSA has published a notice that oral hearings will be taking place regarding applications for contracted solar power capacity with various local municipalities in the Free State and North West provinces.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
Electricity Regulation Act
Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
The Minister has introduced the Bill in the National Assembly in order 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
COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Department of Employment and Labour
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Return of Earnings
Summary of Intent
The Acting Commissioner has published the CF-2A Form for 2022 Return of Earnings and the related Explanatory Note. The latter contains definitions and information on earnings, employers who ceased to operate, letters of good standing and return of earnings online submission directions.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
SKILLS
Department of Higher Education and Training
National qualifications Framework Act
Revised Recognition of Prior Learning Coordination Policy
Summary of Intent
The Minister has invited public comment on the recommendation to revise the 2016 Policy, following a study that was conducted that suggests the Policy should be replaced with the Implementation 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
MINING
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Mine Health and Safety Act
Minerals Act
Amendments to the regulations relating to certificates of competency
Summary of Intent
Following consultation with the Mine Health and Safety Council, the Minister has published the amended Regulations as provided for by the Minerals 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
TAXATION
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service
What’s New
Summary of Intent
CAIA reviews the South African Revenue Service’s “What’s New” webpage on a weekly basis to provide members with information it considers to be most relevant and important to be aware of. The webpage is updated daily, and members are encouraged to visit it regularly for alerts regarding a variety of related matters. 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 (BUSA)
Economic Week Ahead
Summary of Intent
BUSA 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
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Weekly Economic Briefing
Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.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 Economic Development and Labour Council
Business Unity South Africa
Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends
Summary of Intent
The National Economic Development and Labour Council’s latest Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends Report has been made available.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