WEEKLY ADVOCACY ALERT 31 2024

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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

01

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

Montreal Protocol

Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 30/2024, the DFFE has issued draft consultation documents related to the regulation and management of hydrofluorocarbons for review and input. A workshop will be held on 16 and 17 September 2024 at a location to be confirmed, where the documents will be discussed. The agenda and minutes of the previous meeting will be circulated in due course.
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02

International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA)

Global Plastics Treaty

Summary of Intent
As part of an awareness programme around chemicals of concern and the process to develop the internationally legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, the ICCA held webinars on 30 and 31 July 2024 on the sound management of chemicals in plastics. Topics covered by the four presenters were: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

03

Department of Minerals and Energy

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)

Competition in the gas industry

Summary of Intent
NERSA has embarked on a process to investigate whether there is inadequate competition in the gas industry as contemplated in chapters 2 and 3 of the Competition Act. A consultation document has been compiled that provides a preliminary assessment and analysis of the state of competition in the relevant markets within the gas industry. NERSA’s preliminary conclusion is that competition in the relevant gas markets/market segments remains inadequate. Comments are invited on the consultation document.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

Department of Minerals and Energy

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)

Decisions of a meeting held on 30 July 2024

Summary of Intent
The following decisions were made by NERSA: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 AUTHORISATION

05

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

National Environmental Management Act

Protocol for environmental assessment

Summary of Intent
DFFE has published a protocol that contains the criteria for the specialist assessment and minimum report content requirements for determining impacts on Cape Vultures associated with the development of onshore and wind generation facilities where electricity output is 20 MW or more when applying for an environmental authorisation.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

06

Creamer Media

Health and safety webinar

Summary of Intent
A webinar on health and safety in industry and mining will be held on 14 August 2024 from 14h00. The panel will discuss: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

07

Institute of Waste Management

ISWA World Congress 2024

Summary of Intent
The ISWA2024 Conference will be held in Cape Town from 15 to 18 September 2024. Information on the programme, technical tours and registration is available on the website: https://iswa2024.org/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

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

08

Department of Higher Education and Training

Skills Development Act

Nominations to serve as members of the National Skills Authority (NSA)

Summary of Intent
Nominations have been invited for suitable candidates representing designated organisations and/or groups for the appointment to serve as members and chairperson of the NSA for a period of five years. Further information on the criteria for nomination is available in the published notices. Nominations must be submitted by 10 September 2024.
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TAXATION

09

National Treasury

South African Revenue Services (SARS)

Customs and Excise Act

Tariff amendments

Summary of Intent
Amendments have been made to tariffs on rigid PVC originating in, or imported from, China and Taiwan. The amendments are effective retrospectively from 13 December 2023.
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10

National Treasury

South African Revenue Services (SARS)

Customs and Excise Act

Environmental levy on electricity generation

Summary of Intent
The excise environmental levy on electricity generation policy has been updated to align with note 2(a) of schedule 1 part 3B and to reference the requirements of note 6 of schedule 1 part 3B in the policies. The following documents are 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

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND

11

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Webinar

Summary of Intent
BUSA is hosting a webinar to address the challenges experienced by employers related to compliance with the unemployment insurance fund and how to facilitate the processing and payment of benefits. The virtual webinar will be held on 13 August 2024 from 10h00 to 12h00.  Members can register for the webinar at Meeting Registration - ZoomYour 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

12

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

13

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

CAIA ACTIVITIES

14

Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)

Meetings

Summary of Intent
CAIA representatives attended the following meetings this week:
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