Weekly Advocacy Alert 20 2024

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ENERGY

01

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
National Energy Regulator Act

Eskom grid capacity reserve

Summary of Intent
Eskom has submitted an application to NERSA in terms of section 21(2) of the Act seeking the Regulator’s approval so that it can preserve and/or reserve grid connection capacity in favour of public independent power producers (IPPs) emanating from ministerial section 34 determinations, in anticipation of the upcoming bid window 7 procurement process at the expense of private IPP projects. 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 Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
National Energy Regulator Act

Municipal electricity tariff applications for 2024/25 financial year

Summary of Intent
At a meeting held on 16 May 2024, NERSA resolved on a consultation process to be followed for the municipal tariff approval process. All tariff applications will be published on the NERSA website and social media platforms in order to solicit written comments from affected parties. 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

03

EE Business Intelligence

Webinar

Summary of Intent
A webinar will be held on 6 June 2024 from 14h00 to 16h30 to discuss the implications and impacts of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on South Africa and the continent.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

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and National Business Initiative (NBI)

Roundtable on the introduction of the United Kingdom (UK) carbon border adjustment mechanism

Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 19/2024, BUSA and the NBI held a roundtable on 20 May 2024 to offer insights and information about the UK CBAM. 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

05

Department of Health
Hazardous Substances Act

Declaration of lead in paint as a hazardous substance

Summary of Intent
The notice declaring leaded paint or coating material to be a group II hazardous substance was published on 17 May 2024. This declaration repeals the declaration of leaded paint as a group I hazardous substance published in Government Notice R801, Gazette Number 32455 of 31 July 2009. The notice comes into operation one year after the date of final publication.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

06

National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)

Water and sanitation workstream

Summary of Intent
As reported in previous Advocacy Alert communiques, a water workstream has been established at Nedlac to undertake engagements on water-related issues and to develop co-ordinated mechanisms for the effective implementation of recommendations.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

07

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)

Update on the Island View Precinct and Port of Durban Master Plan

Summary of Intent
CAIA was invited by the TNPA to a meeting on 22 May 2024 in the Port of Durban where an update was provided on the latest developments in the Island View Precinct as well as the Port of Durban Master Plan.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

BORDER CONTROL

08

National Treasury
South African Revenue Services (SARS)

Time release study at the Oshoek port of entry

Summary of Intent
A time release study on the flow of trade between Eswantini and South Africa at the Oshoek/Ngwnya border post was conducted from 14 to 17 November 2023. The key findings and recommendations of the study are: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

09

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Namakwa special economic zone (SEZ)

Summary of Intent
The designation notice was published on 21 May 2024. The SEZ is located in Namakwa Northern Cape, bordered on the north by the N14 road which links to Pofadder to the east and Aggeneys to the west. The total land area is 1270.06 hectares.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

TRANSPORT

10

Department of Transport
Transport Appeal Tribunal Act

Draft transport appeal tribunal regulations

Summary of Intent
The draft regulations were published on 17 May 2024 for 30-day public comment. The Transport Appeal Tribunal considers and decides appeals noted under the National Land Transport Act, 1998, and under the Cross-Border Road Transport Act, 1998. The draft regulations set out the appeal and decision process.
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BIODIVERSITY

11

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act

Biodiversity bill

Summary of Intent
The biodiversity bill was published on 24 May 2024 for 60-day public comment. Substantial amendment of the provisions of the Biodiversity Act, 2004 (NEM:BA) are necessary due to the recent finalisation of the White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity, 2023 and a number of implementation challenges of the NEM:BA. The bill will enable: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

KPI PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

12

Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) submissions for 2023 calendar year

Summary of Intent
Companies who report KPI information have been sent a link to register onto the system and to start uploading information. Should any RCMR not have received the link, please contact CAIA at support@caiasystems.co.za. 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

13

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

14

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

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