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Department of Environmental Affairs
Identification of the Minister as Competent Authority
Summary of Intent
This Notice declares the Minister of the Department of Environmental Affairs as the competent authority for the consideration and processing of applications for environmental authorisations related to the implementation of greenhouse gas mitigation action in terms of international commitments that are made. Authorisations that are based on activities set out in the Integrated Resource Plan (2010 – 2030) are now included in the Minister’s powers.

Department of Environmental Affairs
Draft Generic Environmental Management Programme
Summary of Intent
The Department has published a draft generic Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) for comment. The draft EMPr covers the following activities:
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Department of Water and Sanitation Promotion of Access to Information Act
Promotion of Access to Information Manual
Summary of Intent
The manual has been compiled in accordance with Section 14 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act. The manual lists which records are available to be provided upon request as well as how the records are available (inspection and copying). The following are included on the lists:

Department of Trade and Industry Copyright Act
Copyright Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
The Minister intends to introduce the Copyright Amendment Bill into Parliament this month. The amendments that are proposed include those to certain definitions as well as to provide for protections, accreditation and registration, access to copyright works, fair use, the establishment of the Intellectual Property Tribunal and matters connected therewith, prohibited conduct, the management of digital rights, to promote the broadcasting of local content and for new offences.
