Weekly Advocacy Alert – 25-2020

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DIRECTIONS AND REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT

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Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published amended Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The amendment relates to regulations 8, 33, 37, 39 and Table 2.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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National Treasury

South African Revenue Service

Questions and Answers for Employers on COVID-19 Tax Relief

Summary of Intent
The South African Revenue Service has published a very useful list of questions and answers relating to COVID-19 tax relief. Amongst other matters, guidance is included 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

WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management: Waste Act

Consultation on the Proposed Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published a Notice for the Consultation on the Proposed Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for the Paper, Packaging and Some Single Use Products, for public comment. The purpose of the Notice is to require a producer of products or class of products listed in paragraph 4 of the Notice to set up procedures, processes and invest resources to implement the extended producer responsibility measures linked 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

CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management Act

Domestication of the Rotterdam Convention: Prior Informed Consent Regulations

Summary of Intent
In Weekly Advocacy Alerts 8/2020 and 20/2020, CAIA alerted and updated members on the development of Regulations regarding the domestication of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, which was driven by CAIA.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

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Department of Transport

National Economic Development and Labour Council

Draft AARTO Regulations

Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) is currently involved in a National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) process on the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Regulations. BUSA has prepared a submission on the AARTO Regulations for member comment.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

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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

National Nuclear Regulator Act

National Nuclear Regulator

Draft Regulations on the Long Term Operation of Nuclear Installations

Summary of Intent
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published Draft Regulations on the Long-Term Operation of Nuclear Installations, for public comment. The object of the Regulations is to establish the requirements for long-term operation of nuclear installations. The Regulations are applicable to the Nuclear Installation licence holders who want to apply for the long-term operation of nuclear installations. 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 Mineral Resources and Energy

Electricity Act

Licence Fees Payable by Licenced Generators of Electricity

Summary of Intent
The Department of Energy has published a Notice prescribing a levy of 0.08924 cents per kWh in respect of electricity generated for supply by licensed electricity generators. The levy is payable to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.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

08

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

National Energy Regulator of South Africa

Invitation to Comment on Tariff Applications for Petroleum Pipeline Loading and Storage Facilities

Summary of Intent
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa invites comments on Tariff Applications for Petroleum Pipeline Loading and Storage Facilities. The tariff applications relate 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

CLIMATE CHANGE

09

National Treasury

Carbon Tax Act

Regulations on the Allowance in Respect of Trade Exposure

Summary of Intent
The National Treasury has published Regulations on the allowance in respect of trade exposure in respect of carbon tax liability under section 10 of the Carbon Tax Act. The Regulations include information relating 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

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National Treasury

Carbon Tax Act

Regulations on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Benchmark

Summary of Intent
The National Treasury has published Regulations on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity benchmark prescribed for the purpose of section 11 of Carbon Tax Act. The Regulations include information relating 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

11

National Treasury

Carbon Tax Act

Notice in Respect of Renewable Energy Premium in Respect of Tax Period for Purposes of Symbol “B” in the Formula Contained in Section 6(2) of the Carbon Tax Act

Summary of Intent
The National Treasury has published a Notice in Respect of Renewable Energy Premium in Respect of Tax Period for Purposes of Symbol “B” in the Formula Contained in Section 6(2) of the Carbon Tax Act, 2019. The renewable energy premium (per kilowatt hour) in respect of the tax period ending on 31 December 2019 is: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 Trade, Industry and Competition

Standards Act

South African National Standard 14064: Greenhouse Gases Part 1: Specification with Guidance at the Organizational Level for Quantification and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals.

Summary of Intent
The second edition of South African National Standard 14064 is open for public comment. It specifies principles and requirements at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals.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

CHEMICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE

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World Health Organisation

Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health

Webinar: Public Health Management of Chemical Incident Response and the Role of Poison Centres

Summary of Intent
The World Health Organisation – Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health invites stakeholders to a Webinar – Public Health Management of Chemical Incident Response and the Role of Poison Centres.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

Environment Conservation Act

Environment Conservation Act: Provisions Still in Force (linked to Department of Employment and Labour’s Hazardous Biological Agents Regulations)

Summary of Intent
During CAIA’s research on the development of a COVID-19 Chemical Sector Guideline as provided for by the Department of Employment and Labour’s (DEL) consolidated Level 3 Directions, it came to CAIA’s attention that the Hazardous Biological Agents (HBA) Regulations provided for by the Occupational Health and Safety Act made reference to the Environment Conservation Act (ECA) when dealing with waste management.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

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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

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT

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Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Protection of Personal Information Act

Commencement of Certain Sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published a notice of Commencement of Certain Sections of the Protection of Personal Information 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

APPROPRIATION AND DIVISION OF REVENUE LEGISLATION

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National Treasury

Appropriation Act

Appropriation Act, 2020

Summary of Intent
The Appropriation Act has been assented to by the President. The aim of the Act is 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

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National Treasury

Various Acts

Division of Revenue Act, 2020

Summary of Intent
The Division of Revenue Act has been assented to by the President. The aim of the Act is 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

NEWS

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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:NewsYour 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 (Weekly Advocacy Alert) 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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