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JUST TRANSITION/CLIMATE CHANGE
The Presidency
Presidential Climate Commission
Multistakeholder Conference Chairperson’s Report
Summary of Intent
Following country-wide stakeholder consultations in geographical areas where society is likely to be most impacted by operational changes required to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, a multistakeholder Conference was held to bring aspects of the work together; providing an opportunity for social partners to gather and set out shared priorities for a just transition. 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 Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Fertilizers, Farm feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act
Draft Regulations Relating to Agricultural Remedies
Summary of Intent
In June 2021, CAIA alerted members to the draft Regulations that intend to prohibit or severely restrict certain agricultural remedies in South Africa. Alignment with the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an important inclusion in the proposed 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
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act
Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions: Request for information on chemicals to be recommended for listing at the 10th Conference of the Parties
Summary of Intent
Members have previously been alerted to the potential further regulation of substances under the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions of which South Africa is party. Regulations will at least result in certain restrictions, but are likely to result in phase-out requirements or outright prohibitions, domestically. The regulation of the substances are likely to include the following activities: manufacture, use, sale, import, export, and/or being in possession of.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
Draft Concept Document on Policy Discussion Document: Rotterdam Convention Annexure III Listed Chemicals that are Subjected Under Prior Informed Consent Process
Summary of Intent
The Department released a draft Concept Document for the development of a Policy Discussion Document regarding the availability of alternatives to Rotterdam Convention Annexure III-listed chemicals. These chemicals are intended to be regulated by parties to the Convention through the Prior Informed Consent Procedure. Suspended domestic Regulations to this effect are currently being amended, as CAIA members may be aware. 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
RAIL TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transport
White Paper on National Rail Policy
Summary of Intent
On 23 March 2022, Cabinet approved the White Paper on National Rail Policy. The Minister asserts that the document takes a holistic view of the trajectory of the development of the rail system; introducing policy certainty and radical structural transformation of the sector. The reforms are intended to open up space for private sector investment and effective economic regulation that enables equitable access to both the primary and secondary networks.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
CAIA ADVOCACY COMMITTEE AND WORK GROUPS
CAIA
Advocacy Committee and Work Groups
Summary of Intent
Members are reminded of the establishment of the CAIA Advocacy Committee that holds strategic quarterly meetings as well as short weekly operational meetings, to discuss matters raised in the Advocacy Alert and Trade Bulletin as well as emerging issues. The Committee considers all policy, legislative and regulatory matters that may be relevant to members so that these can be addressed where necessary to support and advocate members’ views and interests. A number of Work Groups have been established over the 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
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
New National Chief Inspector
Summary of Intent
CAIA wishes to inform members that the new Acting National Chief Inspector of Occupational Health and Safety has been appointed as the new National Chief Inspector of Occupational Health and Safety, as of 13 April 2022. Details are given below.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 Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Workshop: Hazardous Biological Agents Regulations
Summary of Intent
Members will be aware that the Hazardous Biological Agents Regulations have been updated. The Department is hosting a Workshop on the Regulations on 23 May 2022, from 09h00 – 14h00. Should you be interested, please register for the Workshop here.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
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
Business Unity South Africa
Economic Briefing
Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa 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
AIR QUALITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act
Notice of intention to establish a national environmental consultative and advisory forum to advise the Minister on matters of suspension and postponement of compliance with the minimum emission standards and the applications for the issuance of Provisional Atmospheric Emission Licences
Summary of Intent
The Department intends to appoint members to a Forum that will be tasked will conducting extensive consultations with interested and affected parties to assess and present all relevant research and analysis in a public forum to provide practical considerations regarding non-compliance and applicationsYour 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