Weekly Advocacy Alert – 31-2020

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DIRECTIONS AND REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT

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Department of Health

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Criteria to Guide the Determination of Alert Levels

Summary of Intent
The Department of Health has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The directions relate to the criteria that will guide the determination of alert levels.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 Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

Disaster Management Act

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Spatial Planning, Land Use Management and Land Development Processes

Summary of Intent
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The Directions relate to Spatial Planning, Land Use Management and Land Development Processes. The purpose of the Directions 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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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 an amendment to Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The amendment relates 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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Department of Home Affairs

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Home Affairs has published an amendment to Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The amendment relates to the extension of the validity of visas and permits.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

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

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Department of Employment and Labour

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Draft Hazardous Biological Agents Regulations (amendment)

Summary of Intent
The HBA Regulations – provided for by the Occupational Health and Safety Act – contain important clauses for consideration during the implementation of risk mitigation, as determined by risk assessments for the workplace. In fact, the Department’s COVID-19 Level III Directions specifically refer to these 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

CLIMATE CHANGE

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Mitigation Potential Analysis Report 2019

Summary of Intent
CAIA has been engaging with the Department on the update to the Mitigation Potential Analysis Report. A full draft final report is available for perusal. Members should note that the Report is considered a living document. Iterative updates will be made as information becomes available, for updated modelling to be undertaken. 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

Carbon Tax Act

Carbon Tax Awareness Sessions

Summary of Intent
From 5 August 2020, the South African Revenue Service has been holding Carbon Tax Awareness Sessions. A number of slots are available to attend (given on the right). The Agenda of the Sessions has been provided as follows: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

TAX

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National Treasury

Annual Tax Bill review, draft Regulations and Survey

Summary of Intent
On an annual basis, the National Treasury releases the following Bills to bring amendments into law as a result of policy considerations and announcements by the Minister of Finance: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 PORTS AUTHORITY

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Department of Transport

National Ports Act

Ports Regulator of South Africa

Transnet National Ports Authority

Transport National Ports Authority Tariff Application for the 2021/22 – 2023/24 Financial Years

Summary of Intent
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has submitted its tariff application to the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA) for the 2021/22 – 2023/24 financial years. The PRSA invites ports users and interested parties to submit comments on the TNPA tariff application. The PRSA also plans to host webinars on the tariff application, and dates and times will be communicated 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

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

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management Act

Consultation on the Intention to Identify the Procedures Followed in Applying for or Deciding on Environmental Authorisation Application: Wind and Solar PV

Summary of Intent
In Weekly Advocacy Alert 28/2020 CAIA alerted members to the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) notice of intention to identify the procedures to be followed in applying for or deciding on environmental authorisation applications for large scale wind and solar photovoltaic renewable energy activities when occurring in renewable energy development zones, for public comment. The DEFF has republished the notice for public 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

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management Act

Consultation on the Intention to Identify the Procedures Followed in Applying for or Deciding on Environmental Authorisation Application: Development of Electricity Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure in REDZ

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published a consultation notice on the intention to identify procedures to be followed in applying for or deciding on an environmental authorisation for the development of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure in renewable energy development zones, for public 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

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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

National Environmental Management Act

Consultation on the Identification of Geographical Areas of Strategic Importance for the Development of Electricity Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure

Summary of Intent
In Weekly Advocacy Alert 28/2020 CAIA alerted members to the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) notice of Consultation on the Identification of Geographical Areas of Strategic Importance for the Development of Electricity Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, for public comment. The DEFF has republished the notice for public 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

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management Act

Consultation on the Intention to Identify the Procedures Followed in Applying for or Deciding on Environmental Authorisation Application: Gas Transmission Pipeline Infrastructure

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published a consultation notice on the intention to identify procedures to be followed in applying for or deciding on an environmental authorisation for the development or expansion of gas transmission pipeline infrastructure when occurring in strategic gas pipeline corridors, for public comment.
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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management Act

Consultation on the Generic Environmental Management Programme for the Management of and Mitigation of Environmental Impacts

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published consultation notices on the adoption of a generic environmental management programme for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of projects and the exclusion of said projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation, for public comment. The notices relate to the following 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

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Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework

Summary of Intent
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is updating the Gauteng Province Environmental Management Framework (GPEMF) that was gazetted in 2015. The periodic review of the GPEMF is undertaken to guide decision-making on the compatibility of developments with environmental and ecological sensitivities in the Province. 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

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Declaration of Certain Printing Industry Activities as Controlled Emitters and Establishment of Emission Standards

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published a notice declaring certain printing activities as controlled emitters in terms of section 23(1) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, for public 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

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

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Department of Employment and Labour

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

Increase in Monthly Pensions

Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour has published a Notice prescribing the increase in monthly pensions payable in terms of sections 49(4) and 54(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act with regards to accidents and occupational diseases which were diagnosed before 31st March 2020. The increase is 4.6% with effect from 1 April 2020.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 SURVEY

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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

Economic Survey South Africa 2020

Summary of Intent
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has published the latest survey on South Africa’ Economy.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: 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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